Skymaster Subgrade Evaluation and Compaction Feasibility

The U.S. Air Force at Travis Air Force Base, California, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for the Skymaster Subgrade Evaluation and Compaction Feasibility project, soliciting information from small businesses capable of performing geotechnical evaluations of existing subgrade soil along Skymaster Drive. The intent is to determine whether the subgrade can achieve 95% relative compaction without stabilization or lime treatment, and to receive written technical recommendations regarding its suitability for pavement reconstruction. This is not a request for proposals or a commitment to award a contract; responders are not guaranteed future work, and no compensation will be provided for submission costs. Only small businesses are eligible to respond, as this solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, classified under NAICS code 541380 for architectural, engineering, and related services. Submissions must include the business name and address, point of contact with title, business size and small business type, CAGE Code, Unique Entity ID, and a Capability Statement, all sent via email to two designated points of contact by 8:00 AM PT on 20 May 2026. The work will require onsite sampling and laboratory testing at Skymaster Drive, Linda, California, 94535, following standard geotechnical practices to verify soil compaction, moisture content, and classification, though specific ASTM or AASHTO standards are not explicitly mandated. No formal contract clauses, payment details, delivery terms, evaluation factors, or packaging requirements are included in this pre-solicitation notice, as it serves solely to assess industry capability and capacity for the anticipated future effort.