NCAT Asphalt Furnace Supply

The contract is for the supply of NCAT-compliant asphalt furnaces to support pavement materials testing at the Texas Department of Transportation’s Abilene District facilities. These furnaces are critical for accurately simulating and evaluating asphalt performance under laboratory conditions, ensuring adherence to National Center for Asphalt Technology standards. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 33329A, indicating specialized machinery manufacturing, and is part of TxDOT’s broader infrastructure testing and quality assurance initiatives. The solicitation opened on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of July 13, 2026, and is posted via the Texas SmartBuy portal, suggesting it is open to qualified vendors in the state procurement system. While the exact location of performance is unspecified, delivery and installation are anticipated at TxDOT’s Abilene District operations. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible businesses, and no point of contact information is provided in the public data. Successful bidders must ensure full compliance with NCAT specifications to meet TxDOT’s technical and operational requirements for pavement analysis.