Y -- Construction of Test Pavements

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD), intends to award a sole source contract to Neville Chemical Company, 2800 Neville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15225. This acquisition is for the construction of two test pavements utilizing a proprietary clear synthetic binder. This synopsis is a notice of intent to issue an award under other than full and open competition and should not be considered a request for competitive proposals. The determination of the Government not to open the requirement to full and open competition was made IAW FAR 6.302-1 and USC 2302©(1) and is solely at the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement not later than 15 days from the publication of this notice to William F. Blitgen at the address listed above. See Note 22.