RT3 Friction Measurement System

The Department of Defense awarded a single-source contract, solicitation FA460826P0007, to Halliday Technologies for the procurement and installation of an RT3 Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME) system. With an estimated value of 115,000 dollars, this total small business set-aside under NAICS 334516 was executed using FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) authority due to an urgent and compelling need to ensure flight safety at Barksdale Air Force Base. The requirement was driven by ongoing runway construction that reduced runway length, creating critical safety risks for B-52 aircraft operations that necessitated immediate, accurate pavement friction assessment. The RT3 system was selected as the sole available solution because it is the only FAA-approved system meeting the mandatory technical specifications of AFMAN 13-204v2, TO 33-1-23, and FAA Advisory Circular 150/5320-12. The equipment package includes the RT3 Flight CFME meter with water system, a 400-gallon water tank, a rear axle air bag kit, a Samsung S10 Plus tablet with a HAVIS stand, a liquid level sensor, and a bumper. Performance will take place at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, with delivery and installation at Barksdale Air Force Base. This procurement ensures standardization across 24 Air Force bases, reducing training burdens and lifecycle costs while mitigating mission risks associated with weather and construction.