RH - Hot-Mix Asphalt, Tack and Prime - AVON PARK
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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 Department of the Air Force, specifically FA4814 6 CONS PK, is conducting a Sources Sought for Hot-Mix Asphalt, Tack, and Prime Coats at Avon Park Air Force Range, FL. This market research aims to identify capable contractors for providing approximately 8,001 tons of hot mix asphalt (HMA) and 8,072 gallons of Bituminous Tack and Prime Coats, along with associated quality control testing. This is not a request for proposal, quotation, or invitation for bid, and a solicitation may be issued at a later date. Responses are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all plant, labor, material, design, and supervision for the delivery and application of asphalt and bituminous materials to the Hotel Taxiway, Avon Park Air Force Range, Avon Park, FL 33826.
- Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA): Approximately 8,001 tons of HMA Intermediate Course, Type B with PG 67-22 binder. Delivery is on an as-needed basis from June 8, 2026, to September 15, 2026. HMA must be a minimum of 290 degrees Fahrenheit at delivery, with an anticipated average daily sub-lot of 500 tons. Night and weekend deliveries must be available.
- Bituminous Tack Coat: Approximately 1,960 gallons, applied at 0.05 to 0.15 gallon per square yard over an anticipated area of 12,400 square yards. Delivery from May 2026 to October 2026.
- Bituminous Prime Coat: Approximately 6,200 gallons, applied at 0.10 to 0.40 gallon per square yard over an anticipated area of 23,300 square yards. Delivery from May 2026 to October 2026.
- Quality Control: Field and laboratory quality control testing is required, including preliminary HMA mix aggregate and JMF testing, plus sampling and testing of cores from each 1,000-ton lot.
Performance Standards & Special Requirements
HMA mixtures and Bituminous Tack/Prime Coats must conform to UFGS 32.12.15.13 and UFGS 32.12.13, respectively. Design must comply with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) and Avon Park Air Force Range Design Standards, with the most stringent standard applying. Coordination with the Contracting Officer, Project Inspector, and Using Agency is required before commencing work.
Submission Requirements
Interested, capable, and qualified contractors are encouraged to reply by emailing the following information to the POC:
- Company Name, Email address, Phone number of main POC.
- Business size, socio-economic status, and CAGE Code.
- System for Award Management (SAM) Information.
- A narrative (no longer than 4 pages) demonstrating experience, capability, and qualifications for similar projects as described in the SOW.
- Any additional pertinent information.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST
- Published: April 6, 2026
- Primary Contact: SrA Jon Soucy (jonsoucy@us.af.mil)
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not be held accountable for any costs incurred in response. All responses will be held in strict confidence and shared only with the Government project management team.