SAM #693195-26-BAA-0001

FTA BAA: Applied Research for Transit Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation

This opportunity invites applied research proposals to advance public transportation safety, accessibility, and innovation in the United States. - Government Buyer: - Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Office of Research, Demonstration, and Innovation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all responsible sources except Federal Government-owned businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Applied research projects in areas such as: - Rural community mobility (R-CAMP) - Family-first transit innovations (preventive maintenance, wayfinding) - Accessibility technologies for automated vehicles (independent boarding, securement, user interfaces) - Urban rail transit innovations (drone emergency response, AI-assisted rail monitoring, digital twin for catenary systems, improved fastening, temperature management, rail-structure interaction, track stiffness, root cause analysis, automated inspection, life-cycle assessment) - Passenger ferry safety (fire suppression, crew performance, evacuation, environmental monitoring) - Transit safety data analytics (standardization, taxonomy, cataloging) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on technology readiness levels (TRL) 3-6, with preference for proof-of-concept (TRL 3) - Preference for projects involving transit operator partnerships and cost sharing - Emphasis on innovative, practical solutions to real-world transit challenges - No specific part numbers, products, or purchase quantities are listed - Teaming and collaboration are encouraged - Estimated individual award range: $150,000 to $500,000

Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) solicits applied research projects to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of public transportation in the United States.

Purpose: To solicit innovative applied research that reduces deployment risks, improves safety, lowers costs, and facilitates domestic transit manufacturing. Eligibility: This is an unrestricted solicitation; any responsible source (excluding Federal Government-owned businesses) may submit a concept paper. Teaming and collaboration are encouraged. Funding: Individual awards typically range between $150,000 and $500,000, subject to fund availability. While cost sharing is not always mandatory, projects including transit operator partnerships and cost sharing are preferred. Technology Readiness: Projects should focus on technology readiness levels (TRL) 3 through 6, with a preference for proof-of-concept testing (TRL 3).

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