Research & Technical Support for Infrastructure Laboratories

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issued this pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number 693JJ318R000015, to secure research and technical support for infrastructure laboratories. This procurement is categorized under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC code A. The opportunity is designated as a Small Business Administration (SBA) set-aside. Primary performance will take place in McLean, Virginia, with the response deadline established for March 19, 2019. Delont'e McKinney is the designated point of contact for this requirement.

The scope of work involves providing specialized research services and technical laboratory support for infrastructure projects. Recent amendments to the solicitation have clarified proposal submission requirements, specifically outlining that proposal volumes must be formatted for 8.5 x 11-inch paper using a minimum 12-point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins. While main text must adhere to these standards, ancillary information such as footnotes, legends, or labels in tables and diagrams may utilize a smaller legible font. Proposals are further subject to specific page count limitations defined in the solicitation's ID/IQ configuration sections.

The notice includes 12 total attachments providing additional context, such as a revised Request for Proposals, price proposal worksheets, and questions and answers. Documentation also includes presentation materials from a pre-proposal conference regarding infrastructure research and development. These materials, along with the formal solicitation updates, support the agency’s acquisition and grants management office in procuring technical expertise for its physical and engineering science research initiatives.