Bridging the Use, Innovation, Life, and Durability of Concrete (BUILD Concrete)
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under BAA Call 002 titled "Bridging the Use, Innovation, Life, and Durability of Concrete (BUILD Concrete)", is seeking research initiatives to accelerate the implementation of next-generation binder technologies into engineering practice for concrete. This Solicitation aims to improve infrastructure integrity and durability by benchmarking market-ready binders against standard Class A concrete.
Scope of Work
The FHWA is interested in solutions that can enhance concrete performance, durability, and supply chain stability. Key requirements include:
- Benchmarking innovative binder technologies against a standard Class A concrete (4000 psi 28-day compressive strength).
- Performance evaluation based on limit states for reinforced concrete elements, including strength and service limit states as per AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
- Assessment of codified characteristic behaviors and material properties such as compressive strength development, modulus of rupture, tensile strength, modulus of elasticity, Poisson's ratio, coefficient of thermal expansion, creep, and shrinkage.
- Technologies of interest include geopolymers, chemical-based strength enhancers, recycled/reclaimed waste products, novel binder chemistries, and novel synthesis or production methods.
- Proposals must specify the basis for technology specification (e.g., AASHTO M85, M240, M295, or ASTM C618-23).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Call 002 (Solicitation)
- Awards: Multiple awards are anticipated.
- Period of Performance: No longer than 24 months.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Questions Due: December 8, 2025.
- White Papers Due: January 22, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Proposal Due: To be determined via amendment after white paper notifications.
- Anticipated Award Dates: April 2026 (subject to change).
- Published: March 7, 2026 (Amendment date).
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated according to criteria detailed in BAA Section 6. The focus is on solutions with a suitable technology readiness level for industrial trials.
Additional Notes
This is an amendment (dated March 6, 2026) to the original BAA 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003. All questions must be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist. The main BAA provides detailed information and instructions.