Research Initiatives in Support of FHWA Bridges and Structures Programs: Call 4.0

The Federal Highway Administration is issuing this solicitation as Call 4.0 under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) to support Research Initiatives in Support of FHWA Bridges and Structures Programs. This specific call focuses on Errant Vessel Warning and Sensing Technologies to Activate Automatic Bridge Closures. The government intends to utilize this open BAA to award contracts, assistance agreements, or other instruments that support the program’s goals. While this is an expression of interest that does not commit the government to proposal preparation costs, all responsible sources capable of meeting the requirements are eligible to submit proposals.

This solicitation is classified under NAICS 541330 Engineering Services and PSC AS12 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, and Rail; Applied Research. There is no assigned set-aside for this requirement. The performance location is designated as the United States, and the agency anticipates issuing annual calls for concept papers over a 60-month period through updates to the associated research topics.

The response deadline for this call is June 16, 2026. The solicitation includes seven attachments, which feature a cost proposal model, research topics, a quad chart, a presentation template, a small business subcontracting plan, and a disclosure of lobbying activities. Tamiko Aikens is the designated point of contact for this notice, identified under solicitation number 693JJ3-23-BAA-0001-4.