76--AASHTO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION MATERIALS AND METHODS OF SAMPLING AND TESTING, 23RD EDITION

The Federal Highway Administration's Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division plans to contract with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials for the purchase of the 23rd edition of the "Standard Specifications for Transportation Materials and Methods of Sampling and Testing," along with the "AASHTO Provisional Standards" of the same edition. This acquisition involves ordering 75 volumes with an estimated total value of $30,300. The contract, identified by solicitation number DTFH71-03-Q-00016, is managed by the Department of Transportation’s Eastern Federal Lands Division based in Ashburn, Virginia. The purpose of the contract is to obtain these authoritative publications that serve as key references for transportation material standards and testing methods. This procurement supports the Federal Highway Administration’s need for standardized guidelines essential to transportation projects and infrastructure management. AASHTO, as the recognized author and distributor of these specifications, provides the necessary documentation to ensure consistency in materials and testing practices. Though specific performance locations are not detailed, the contract reflects a formal acquisition process compliant with federal regulations, indicated by the reference to NOTE 22. The purchase emphasizes the ongoing partnership between the federal government and professional organizations to uphold quality and uniformity in transportation infrastructure standards.