Sole Source Notice for "FHWA Infrastructure Research and Technology Stakeholder Committees"

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) office of Acquisition and Grants Mgt issued a Justification and Approval to award a sole source contract to the National Academy of Sciences, Transportation Research Board. Identified by solicitation number 693JJ322R000004, this requirement is classified under NAICS 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services and PSC R410 SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT. The notice, published on March 22, 2022, includes one attachment containing the justification for using other than full and open competition.

The purpose of this contract is to maintain a program that assists in guiding current and future activities for the FHWA Infrastructure Research and Technology (R&T) program. This work specifically supports the Long-Term Bridge Performance (LTBP) and the Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) programs. The scope of services includes data collection, analysis, product development, delivery, coordination, and communication. These activities ensure that technical input from stakeholders is integrated into investments for test section monitoring, data management, and data analysis.

To achieve these strategic goals, the contractor will organize committees and Expert Task Groups to provide advice and feedback on program conduct. Each committee will consist of approximately 15 members drawn from senior positions in state transportation agencies, the private sector, academia, and other areas of the transportation industry. Sarah E. Tarpgaard is the designated point of contact for this notice.