Unconfined Compression Testing System Enhancements

The contract pertains to the enhancement of unconfined compression testing capabilities within the LoadTrac II platform, focusing on improvements to the load frame mechanics, data acquisition systems, and software interface functionalities. These upgrades aim to increase the precision, reliability, and user experience of geotechnical testing procedures, ensuring more accurate and consistent results during material strength evaluations commonly used in transportation infrastructure projects. The work involves both hardware modifications to the testing frame and software updates to streamline data collection, storage, and visualization for users in field and laboratory settings. This subcontract is issued by the Federal Highway Administration under the Department of Transportation, with performance required to take place in Acton. Classified under NAICS code 334519, the solicitation was posted on July 10, 2026, and responses are due by July 23, 2026, providing a two-week window for interested parties to submit proposals. While no set-aside provisions or point of contact details are specified, the opportunity is formally structured as a subcontract, indicating it supports a broader project or program within the agency’s infrastructure testing and evaluation initiatives.