Countermeasures to Hand-Emplaced Attack Methods on Steel Bridge Members

The Federal Highway Administration is seeking information from qualified research organizations with relevant experience and resources to support a project focused on addressing vulnerabilities of steel bridge members to hand-emplaced improvised explosive devices and cutting devices. The effort involves conducting implementation activities and developing research recommendations to enhance the resilience of bridges against such attack methods. Entities interested in participating are expected to provide capability statements demonstrating their past performance, technical expertise, personnel, and equipment suitable for this specialized research domain. This solicitation, titled "Countermeasures to Hand-Emplaced Attack Methods on Steel Bridge Members," was posted in June 2013 under solicitation number DTFH61-13-RI-00008. It is managed by the Department of Transportation's 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management office based in Washington, DC. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services. Point of contact for inquiries is Contract Specialist Dana W. Ivey, who can be reached via email or phone. The solicitation serves as a sources-sought announcement to gather information from capable vendors prior to potential future acquisition actions.