What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking construction materials and heavy equipment rentals for the Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) Repair/Replace Project at RAAF Base Curtin in Western Australia. This opportunity is open to all businesses as there is no set-aside. It involves the procurement of heavy equipment, concrete, rebar, and waste disposal services, with contractors responsible for delivery and associated costs. Interested parties should note that this is a Sources Sought notice, indicating a focus on gathering information rather than immediate bidding.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Statement of Objectives – RAAF Base Curtin MAAS Repair/Replace Project 14 June 2026
Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Curtin Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS)
Repair/Replace Project Statement of Objectives
1) PURPOSE/BACKGROUND: Project scope includes all material and equipment necessary for the
Expeditionary Theater Engineer Group (ETSG) to repair and replace concrete equipment pads used for the
Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) on both ends of Runway 11-29 at Royal Australian Air Force
(RAAF) Base Curtin.
2) LOCATION OF ALL WORKS: RAAF Base Curtin, Derby, Western Australia, 6728
a. All contractor(s) shall delivery/mobilize and recover/demobilized from this location.
3) OBJECTIVES:
a. Procure heavy equipment and attachment (dry hire) rentals, see Attachment (1):
a. All equipment and attachment are required for eight weeks.
b. Contractor is responsible for delivery/mobilization, transport, and recovery/demobilization and
associated costs.
c. Equipment shall be fully fueled upon delivery.
b. Procure Rebar per design, see Attachment (2):
a. Rebar shall be pre-bent, per Attachment (2), by the Contractor prior to delivery.
b. The contractor shall also provide 923 rebar chairs.
c. Contractor is responsible for delivery and transport costs.
c. Procure 342 cubic meters (wet volume) concrete:
a. 300 PSI strength (20 MPa).
b. The contractor shall also provide 549 cubic meters of 250-micron plastic sheeting, in 4-meter
wide rolls.
c. The contractor shall also provide 30 Gallons of (113.6 Liters) of concrete cure (resin based).
d. The contractor shall also provide 1 Gallon of (3.8 Liters) of concrete bonding compound.
e. Delivery days/times shall be coordinated between the Government representative and contractor a
minimum of 48 hours prior to delivery (notional schedule provided in Attachment (3)).
f. Contractor is responsible for delivery and transport costs.
d. Procure 398 Tons (439 Tonnes) of 3/4" Base Course Rock
a. Delivery days/times shall be coordinated between the Government representative and contractor a
minimum of 48 hours prior to delivery.
b. Contractor is responsible for delivery and transport costs.
e. Procure industrial waste disposal:
a. Large (6 to 9 cubic meter) dumpster for scrap wood, demolished concrete, and rebar etc.
b. An empty dumpster shall be provided when a full dumpster is removed from the site.
c. Delivery days/times shall be coordinated between the Government representative and contractor a
minimum of 48 hours prior to delivery.
d. Contractor is responsible for delivery/mobilization, transport, and recovery/demobilization and
associated disposal costs.
4) PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:
a. All Heavy Equipment shall be delivered/mobilization on Friday, July 10, 2026 and be
recovered/demobilization no earlier than 31 August 2026.
b. All rebar material shall be delivered no later than Friday, July 17, 2026.
c. Concrete shall be delivered in accordance with Attachment (3).
a. Resign, cure, and plastic sheeting be shall be delivered no later than Friday, July 17, 2026.
d. Rock base shall be delivered no later than Friday, July 17, 2026.
e. All dumpsters and disposed material shall be collected no later than Friday, August 31, 2026.
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Statement of Objectives – RAAF Base Curtin MAAS Repair/Replace Project 14 June 2026
Attachment (1) Heavy Equipment and Attachment List
Item Qty Notes
Wheeled Excavator (~14t) 2 Minimum of 5-meter digging depth
Wheeled (or Rubber track) required to transition runway without damaging pavement
Smooth Bucket Attachment 1 Attachment for Excavator
Toothed Bucket Attachment 1 Attachment for Excavator
“Elephant Foot” Plate Compactor Attachment 1 Attachment for Excavator
Jackhammer Attachment 1 Attachment for Excavator
Wheeled Loader (~15t) 1 1.8–3 m³ bucket
Compact Track Loader (CTL) w/ Bucket 2 Wheeled (or Rubber track) required to transition runway without damaging pavement
Fork Lift Attachment 2 Attachment for CTL
Jack Hammer Attachment 2 Attachment for CTL
Sweeper/Broom Attachment 1 Attachment for CTL
Road Grader 1 12-18 foot blade required
Water Truck 1 Capacity for 10,000 – 14,000 liters
Dump Truck 2 Capacity for 5 m³
Rear Tipper/Dump
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Statement of Objectives – RAAF Base Curtin MAAS Repair/Replace Project 14 June 2026
Attachment (2) Rebar Schedule
MRES/HWFB Pad Rebar (all dimensions in meters)
Type Bar Size Dim
"B"
Dim
"C"
Dim
"D"
Dim
"E"
Dim
"F"
Dim
"H"
Dim
"K"
Dim
"O"
Quantity
25 #5 0.36 0.99 0.30 0.74 0.36 0.99 0.46 - 100
31 #5 0.41 1.33 0.41 - - 0.92 1.07 1.80 100
1 #4 0.80 6.35 - - - - - - 420
2 #6 0.80 6.35 - - - - - - 280
3 #6 6.35 - - - - - - - 120
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Statement of Objectives – RAAF Base Curtin MAAS Repair/Replace Project 14 June 2026
MAAS/BAK-12 Pad Rebar (all dimensions in meters)
Type Bar Size Dim
"B"
Dim
"C"
Dim
"D"
Dim
"E"
Dim
"F"
Dim
"H"
Dim
"K"
Dim
"O"
Quantity
20 #5 0.36 0.99 0.30 0.74 0.36 0.99 0.41 - 70
30 #5 0.41 1.33 0.41 - - - - 2.14 70
4 #4 4.42 - - - - - - - 95
5 #4 2.90 - - - - - - - 150
6 #4 0.80 1.22 - - - - - - 175
7 #4 0.80 3.81 - - - - - - 150
8 #4 0.80 5.33 - - - - - - 125
9 #6 0.80 5.33 - - - - - - 85
10 #6 0.80 3.81 - - - - - - 120
11 #5 3.81 - - - - - - - 25
12 #5 5.33 - - - - - - - 20
13 #6 3.81 - - - - - - - 30
14 #6 5.33 - - - - - - - 30
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Statement of Objectives – RAAF Base Curtin MAAS Repair/Replace Project 14 June 2026
Attachment (3) Concrete Schedule
Expected Need Date Volume (wet) Required Notes
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