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Build America Bureau - Technical Advisor

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The Federal Highway Administration is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice and Request for Information to identify qualified sources for Lender's Technical Advisory services for the Build America Bureau. This effort seeks to identify potential contractors capable of providing technical due diligence and advisory support across various asset classes, including highways, transit, rail, ports, aviation, transit-oriented development, and crosscutting projects. The anticipated scope of work involves task-order based deliverables such as prescreening readiness memoranda with red-flag summaries, pre-closing technical due diligence reports including risk matrices, and technical input for financing documentation regarding project scopes and construction milestones. The government is utilizing this RFI to determine the most effective acquisition strategy, including the appropriate contract type, pricing arrangements, and ceiling values. Interested respondents must provide a comprehensive submission by October 27, 2026, including a cover page with their SAM.GOV Unique Entity ID, business size classifications under NAICS 541330, and available government-wide contract vehicles. Technical responses must demonstrate expertise in critical regulatory areas such as the Build America, Buy America Act, ADA standards, FRA safety regulations, FAA requirements, and various environmental permitting laws. Submissions are limited to seven pages and must be delivered electronically in Word or PDF format.

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FHWA seeks qualified sources for Lender's Technical Advisory services for Build America Bureau.

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

77416, DC, USA

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Documents

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Sources Sought Notice / RFI for Bureau Technical Advisor

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Build America Bureau Technical Advisor Sources Sought Notice

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ3 Acquisition And Grants Mgt
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
Contacts
Carolyn Lethert
Josephine Helms

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This is a sources sought/request for information.  The Federal Highway Administration is conducting market research to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract for the Build America Bureau. 


Please submit questions on this opportunity no later than September 15, 2026. 


Response due date updated to October 27 to allow the Government additional time to respond to questions. 

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