Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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Broad Agency Announcement 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003_A0001.pdf | Nov 14, 2025 | ||
693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-001 Amendment 00002.pdf | Jul 11, 2024 | ||
Appendix C - Small Business Subcontracting Plan.pdf | Apr 2, 2024 | ||
Appendix A - Quad Chart Instructions with Template.pdf | Apr 2, 2024 | ||
Broad Agency Announcement 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003.pdf | Apr 2, 2024 | ||
Appendix B - Cost_Price Models.xlsx | XLSX | Apr 2, 2024 | |
Appendix D - InfoMaterials Dataset Management_21065.pdf | Apr 2, 2024 |
Research Initiatives in Support of FHWA Next Generation Structural Materials and Systems
Contact and place of performance
Jessica Prutz
DC 20590
USA
Amendment 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to update the Broad Agency Announcement in accordance with agency priorities and the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-17). The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Infrastructure Research and Development (HRDI) Bridge Engineering Research Team is a...
View moreThe primary purpose of this BAA is to solicit a variety of solutions that will support the FHWA Bridge Engineering Research Team program areas: Structural Steel, Structural Concrete, Geotechnical Structures, and Bridge Hydraulics. Projects shall develop next generation technologies and solutions that address FHWA’s strategic goals. FHWA’s new strategic plan and associated goals for 2026-2030 is expected to be published February 2026 (https://www.transportation.gov/dot-strategic-plan).
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Infrastructure Research and Development Bridge Engineering Research Team is utilizing this five-year Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to solicit white papers and proposals for research and development services. This acquisition tool aims to deliver practical solutions for high-priority problems affecting the safety, integrity, durability, and resilience of the nation’s bridges and highway structures. The program specifically targets advancements in next-generation structural materials and systems, supporting core areas such as structural steel, structural concrete, geotechnical structures, and bridge hydraulics. Research conducted under this BAA informs the development of testing standards, structural design and construction specifications, and acceptance criteria.
The FHWA will solicit and accept white papers and proposals only during individual calls issued periodically throughout the life of the BAA. Each call will identify specific topic areas, submission cutoff dates, and any specialized preparation instructions or evaluation criteria. Projects are required to develop technologies and solutions that align with the agency's strategic goals. This procurement is identified by solicitation number 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003 and 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.
The performance period for this open announcement extends through a response deadline of April 1, 2029, with the primary place of performance located in Washington, DC. Jessica Prutz serves as the point of contact for this notice. Seven attachments accompany the announcement, including the base Broad Agency Announcement, subsequent amendments, cost/price models, quad chart instructions, and a small business subcontracting plan. The agency intends for this strategy to provide the flexibility necessary to execute research and development that meets present and compelling infrastructure needs.
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