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Advanced Transportation Data Analytics Research

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Response Deadline08/07/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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This contract seeks to advance transportation systems through high-risk, exploratory research leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics to model and optimize highway performance, with a focus on predicting traffic flow and congestion patterns. The work requires innovative methodologies capable of processing vast, complex datasets to uncover new insights that can lead to significant improvements in infrastructure efficiency and safety, pushing beyond conventional modeling approaches. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541715, administered by the Department of Transportation through its 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management office. Proposals must be submitted by August 7, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 23, 2026. No set-aside preferences are specified, and performance location details are not provided, indicating flexibility in execution while emphasizing technical rigor and scalability of solutions over geographic constraints.

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Advance transportation systems using AI, machine learning, and big data to optimize highway performance and predict congestion.

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Department Of Transportation → 693JJ3 Acquisition And Grants MgtView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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DC, USA

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PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineAug 7

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08/07/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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Conduct high-risk, exploratory research using machine learning, AI, and big data techniques to model and optimize highway system performance, including traffic flow and congestion prediction.

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