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 Office of Corporate Research, Technology and Innovation Research Team is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 693JJ3-26-BAA-0002 to support the Exploratory Advanced Research program. This initiative focuses on higher-risk research in emerging science and engineering fields to advance highway transportation safety, mobility, state of good repair, and environmental stewardship. Specific program areas include the development of digital twin applications for construction automation, pavement and structure asset management, and active roadside safety systems for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users. This effort is classified under NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and PSC AS12, Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, and Rail; Applied Research.
The procurement is structured as a five-year open Broad Agency Announcement designed to execute research and development for practical solutions to high-priority problems. Proposals are accepted only during individual calls issued periodically throughout the life of the announcement. Each specific call will identify unique topic areas, proposal preparation instructions, and submission cutoff dates. While the government reserves the right to award contracts determined to be of benefit to the program goals, this announcement does not commit the government to pay for proposal preparation costs.
Work will be performed in McLean, Virginia, and the solicitation remains open for responses until November 18, 2030. Alicia Dallas is the designated point of contact for this notice. The announcement includes four attachments: the Broad Agency Announcement EAR document, a Quad Chart appendix, Cost and Price Models, and a Federal Highway Administration Subcontracting Plan Template.
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