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

Background
The 628th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) at Joint Base Charleston (JBCH) is seeking a contractor to provide runway friction testing services. The mission of the CES is to ensure the safety and operational capability of airfields, which includes conducting inspections using Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME). This contract aims to maintain runway safety standards through comprehensive testing and evaluation.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, management, supervision, vehicles, labor, tools, materials, travel, and safety equipment to perform runway friction testing services. Specific tasks include:
- Inspecting runways using Continuous Friction Measuring Equipment (CFME).
- Ensuring compliance with safety protocols during testing.
- Providing detailed reports on friction measurements and any identified issues.
- Coordinating with the appointed Contracting Office Representative for inspection and acceptance of services.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided)

Place of Performance
Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must meet the following requirements:
- Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA).
- Must have relevant experience in runway inspection and testing services.
- Required to provide a completed pricing sheet (Atch 01 - FA441826Q0073 FY 27 Runway Friction Testing Service Price List) with their proposal.
- Must possess necessary licenses and certifications relevant to aviation safety and runway operations.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior runway friction testing services performed under contract FA441822P0003, awarded to Chemtek for $189,043 (10/01/21–09/30/26). The prior work is described as “Runway Friction Testing Services,” which aligns closely with the current requirement for CFME-based runway friction testing at Joint Base Charleston and delivery of testing results/reports, suggesting the effort may be a continuation or follow-on of the same type of airfield safety inspection services.