On-Call Airfield Runway Friction Testing Services - Department of Defense

This is a solicitation issued in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12 for the establishment of a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for on-call airfield runway friction testing services. Services are to be provided for three (3) runways at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, and one (1) runway at Spofford Auxiliary Airfield. This solicitation is for commercial services under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). This BPA will allow the Government to issue firm-fixed-price orders for Friction Testing Services on an as-needed basis. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform runway friction testing in accordance with the standards outlined in this solicitation. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a corresponding small business size standard of $19.0 million. The (PSC) is H217 – Equipment and Materials Testing-Aircraft Launching, Landing, and Ground Handling Equipment. Although this solicitation to establish a BPA package contains all items necessary so that Quotes can be submitted, an optional site visit will be made available on 03 April, 2026 at 3:00PM (CDT). Any offeror that is interested in attending the optional site visit must RSVP no longer than 02 April, 2026 at 5:00PM (CDT). Send RSVP request to SSgt Ian Monis at [email protected] AND Mr. Jesus Valdez at [email protected]. If a site visit is held, all

questions must be submitted one business day after the site visit. If there is no site visit, all

questions relating to the solicitation are due by 5:00PM (CDT) 06 Apr, 2026. A list of the government personnel authorized to place orders under the BPA will be made available upon BPA award. BPA FUNDING ADVISORY: This solicitation is for the potential establishment of a BPA; however, funds for future orders placed against the BPA are NOT yet available. The Government expressly reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, without incurring any obligation to compensate offerors for costs related to their submissions.

Scope of Work: The contractor shall: Conduct testing at Laughlin AFB (runways 13L/31R, 13C/31C, 13R/31L) and Spofford Auxiliary Airfield (runway 13/31). Use FAA-approved Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME) and comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5320-12C and applicable ASTM standards (e.g., ASTM E274, E1551). Ensure testing is conducted under wet conditions, with controlled water depth as specified in the standards. Provide timely reports on friction testing results, including maintenance recommendations for rubber removal. Complete all testing within 72 hours of airfield access approval, during non-flying hours. The full Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached to this solicitation and provides detailed technical specifications and

deliverables. BPA Terms and Conditions: The BPA will include the following terms and conditions: Scope of Agreement: The BPA will establish a mechanism for ordering runway friction testing services at Laughlin AFB and Spofford Auxiliary Airfield.

Period of Performance: The BPA will have a base period of 12 months with up to four (4) one-year option periods. Individual Call Limitations: Each individual call/order under this BPA will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) of $350,000. Authorized Ordering Personnel: Only authorized Government representatives will be allowed to place orders under this BPA.