Federal Register #DOTOST20240127

DOT Solicitation: Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Office of the Secretary of Transportation, is seeking proposals for its annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of the Secretary of Transportation - Purpose and Scope: - Solicitation for innovative and impactful tools, initiatives, campaigns, or technologies to combat human trafficking in the transportation sector - Open to U.S.-based individuals, private entities, non-governmental organizations, industry associations, research institutions, and state/local government organizations - Awards and Incentives: - Three cash prizes: up to $100,000 (first place), $50,000 (second place), $25,000 (third place) - Products/Services Requested: - Development and submission of new solutions (tools, campaigns, initiatives, or technologies) addressing human trafficking in transportation - Focus on trauma-informed, survivor-centered, and impactful approaches - Solutions should address various transportation modes - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on innovation, measurable impact, and survivor-centered design - No specific OEMs or existing products required; opportunity is for the creation of new solutions - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Department of Transportation Headquarters, Washington, DC

Description

The annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Awards aim to raise awareness among transportation stakeholders about human trafficking and enhance training and prevention efforts. These awards are part of the Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking initiative. They encourage the development of impactful and innovative counter-trafficking tools, initiatives, campaigns, and technologies. The awards are open to individuals and entities including non-governmental organizations, transportation industry associations, research institutions, and state and local government organizations. Entrants compete for three cash awards: up to $100,000 for first place, up to $50,000 for second place, and up to $25,000 for third place.

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