SAM #693JJ3-23-BAA-0001-4

FHWA Research Solicitation: Errant Vessel Warning and Automatic Bridge Closure Technologies

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking research proposals to enhance bridge safety through advanced errant vessel warning and sensing technologies for automatic bridge closures. - Government Buyer: - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Acquisition and Grants Management, Washington, DC - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services focused on technologies to detect errant vessels and activate automatic bridge closures - Tasks include literature reviews, surveys of bridge owners and state DOTs, and recommendations for feasible closure systems - Deliverables include a fully documented FHWA-published report - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on preventing incidents similar to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse - Solutions must address detection, warning signals, and automatic closure mechanisms for bridges - Research must be completed within a 15-month period and is supported by an estimated budget of $150,000 - Place of performance and focus includes the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, MD

Description

This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay any proposal preparation costs. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal. The Government reserves the right to award either contracts, assistance agreements, or other instruments determined to be of benefit to the Government in achieving the goals of this program.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN OPEN BAA. FHWA ANTICIPATES BAA CALLS FOR A PERIOD OF 60 MONTHS. CALLS FOR CONCEPT PAPERS ARE ANTICIPATED ANNUALLY VIA AN UPDATED APPENDIX C.

Topic:

Errant Vessel Warning and Sensing Technologies to Activate Automatic Bridge Closures

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