Opportunity
Federal Register #RITA-2026-0001
Geospatial Data Update for Intermodal Freight Facilities at Major U.S. Airports
Buyer
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Department of Transportation
Posted
August 20, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
RITA-2026-0001
NAICS
541370
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) is seeking public comment and intends to update the geospatial dataset for intermodal freight facilities at major U.S. airports. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation - Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) - Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology - Scope of Work: - Update and verify the 'Intermodal Freight Facilities Air-to-Truck and Mail Cargo' geospatial data for the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) - Engage airport industry experts at 113 major U.S. airports (covering 98% of U.S. air freight) - Survey and interactive map verification to confirm facility locations and operational characteristics - Updated data will be published on the NTAD website - Products/Services Requested: - Geospatial data update and verification service (one lot, or 113 survey responses) - Unique Requirements: - Focus on data accuracy, utility, and minimizing respondent burden - No physical products or hardware; this is a data collection and validation effort - Public input is requested to improve the information collection process - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a government-led data update project.
Description
The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) intends to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to update the geospatial "Intermodal Freight Facilities Air-to-Truck" dataset for the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD). This data collection will involve contacting airport industry experts at 113 major U.S. airports, which handled about 98 percent of U.S. air freight in 2024, to verify the location and characteristics of intermodal and mail transfer facilities within airport boundaries. The updated data will be published on the NTAD website. Comments on this information collection must be submitted by October 19, 2026.