Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
Contact and place of performance
Alicia Dallas
Mc Lean, VA 22101
USA
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Corporate Research, Technology and Innovation (HRTM) Research Team is announcing its intent to solicit proposals under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This BAA is developed in accordance with FAR 6.101(b)(3)(ii) and FAR 35.102. This BAA involves the use of a 5-year Open BAA to quickly and efficiently execute research and development to deliver practical soluti...
View moreThe FHWA HRTM Research Team conducts and directs research efforts in support of the development of digital twin application through the Exploratory Advanced Research Program. The FHWA HRTM Research Team leads the development and advancement of higher-risk research in areas of emerging advances in science and engineering that could result in dramatic changes in highway transportation safety, mobility, state of good repair, or environmental stewardship.
The purpose of this BAA is to solicit a variety of solutions that will support the FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research program and the following digital twin program areas (Including but not limited to):
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Corporate Research, Technology and Innovation Research Team is soliciting proposals under solicitation 693JJ3-26-BAA-0002 to support the Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program. This five-year open Broad Agency Announcement facilitates higher-risk research into emerging science and engineering advances intended to improve highway transportation safety, mobility, infrastructure condition, and environmental stewardship. The program specifically focuses on the development and advancement of digital twin applications to provide practical solutions for high-priority transportation challenges, including construction automation, asset management for pavements and structures, and active roadside safety systems for vulnerable road users.
Proposals are only accepted during individual calls issued periodically throughout the five-year period of performance. Each call will identify specific topic areas, proposal preparation instructions, and submission cutoff dates. This procurement is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AS12 for TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the government's needs may submit proposals for consideration.
The primary place of performance is McLean, Virginia, and the final response deadline for this announcement is November 18, 2030. Alicia Dallas is the designated point of contact for this solicitation. Documentation supporting this notice includes four attachments: the Broad Agency Announcement EAR.pdf, a quad chart appendix, cost and price models, and an FHWA subcontracting plan template.
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