Geotechnical Drilling - NV FLAP CCRTC ASH(1) Ash Canyon Road & Trailhead
SOL #: 6982AF26Q000009Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
6982AF CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISI
LAKEWOOD, CO, 80228, United States
Place of Performance
Carson City, NV
NAICS
Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
PSC
Reference Laboratory Testing (Q301)
Set Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 4, 2026
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Last Updated
May 18, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 28, 2026, 8:00 PM
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), Central Federal Lands Division, is soliciting quotes for Geotechnical Drilling and Subsurface Investigation Services at the Ash Canyon Road & Trailhead in Carson City, Nevada. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) covers comprehensive geotechnical drilling and subsurface investigation. Key deliverables include:
- Five (5) shallow borings (8" diameter, up to 5 ft depth).
- Two (2) deep borings (8" diameter, up to 30 ft depth or until bedrock).
- Vacuum excavation potholing to identify the depth of two water lines at two locations.
- Backfilling of all boreholes with excess cuttings, imported gravel/aggregate, or native material.
- Roadway boreholes must be topped with at least 6 inches of cold mix asphalt patch.
- Implementation of traffic control measures, including a 1-lane closure (approx. 50 ft), without the need for flaggers.
- Utility locates for 7 boring locations and 4 potholing locations. The government will perform sample collection and engineering investigation.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Request for Quote (RFQ) - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Period of Performance: Work is scheduled to occur between June 1, 2026, and August 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 541380 (Geotechnical Drilling and Surveying Services) with a $19.0M size standard.
- Place of Performance: Carson City, NV 89703.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Requirements: Quotations must include a Technical/Price Quote, Organizational Information (Business Size, UEI, TIN, etc.), and confirmation of acceptance of Government Task/Delivery Orders.
- Submission Method: Electronically as a SINGLE Adobe (.pdf) file via email, not exceeding 10 Megabytes.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with past performance verification.
- SAM Registration: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov.
Key Deadlines
- Technical Questions Due: May 11, 2026.
- Quotation Due Date: May 28, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Chinh Le, Chinh.Le@dot.gov, 720-963-3549.
People
Points of Contact
Chinh LePRIMARY