FA441826Q0073 Joint Base Charleston (Air Base) Runway Friction Testing Services

This solicitation, FA441826Q0073, issued by the Department of Defense for Joint Base Charleston, seeks commercial services for runway friction testing under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with NAICS code 488119. The contractor must perform recurring friction inspections on four runways at Joint Base Charleston and the North Auxiliary Airfield using Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME), conducting tests at both 40 mph and 60 mph in both directions, adhering to FAA AC 150/5320-12, UFC 3-260-01, UFC 3-270-01, and AFI 13-213 standards. The base period runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with four one-year option periods potentially extending the contract through September 30, 2031. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price arrangement with line items for runway friction testing and mobilization, each with specified quantities; a recent amendment increased the quantity for CLINs 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 from eighteen to twenty each, while all other terms remain unchanged. Performance is required at the base location, with all personnel, equipment, labor, travel, and safety measures supplied by the contractor, and access to controlled areas requires proper identification, vehicle passes, and insurance certification. The contractor must provide a completed FA441826Q0073 FY 27 Runway Friction Testing Service Price List (2026) as Attachment 01 for consideration, and prices must remain firm for sixty days after the offer deadline. All submissions must comply with FAR 52.212-1, FAR 52.212-2, and FAR 52.232-18, and include required representations, certifications, and SAM registration, with electronic invoicing via WAWF using the Invoice 2in1 format and payment processed through DoDAAC F87700. Evaluation follows a sequential process: technical compliance is a mandatory pass/fail gate, followed by consideration of the lowest-priced offeror for substantial performance confidence; if the lowest-priced offer fails to meet the threshold, an integrated best value evaluation is