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Ergonomic Operator Compartment Design

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for the Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration focuses on ergonomic operator compartment design for bus interiors. The selected provider will perform human-factors engineering to support prime contractors on research projects centered on bus safety, accessibility, and innovation. Key responsibilities include utilizing CAD software and ergonomic modeling tools to analyze visibility lines and optimize the placement of monitors and mirrors, ensuring all designs comply with Human Factors Engineering standards and ADA accessibility guidelines. The project requires the delivery of detailed design specifications, 3D models, or physical prototypes. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541330 and was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of September 28, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for FTA bus ergonomic design, human-factors engineering, and ADA compliance specifications.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → DOT - Federal Transit AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FTA-2026-004-TRI.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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FY26 Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Notice of Funding Opportunity

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Timeline

PostedJul 29

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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09/28/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 15 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → DOT - Federal Transit Administration

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Performs human-factors engineering and design for operator-centric bus interiors for prime contractors on FTA Bus Safety, Accessibility, and Innovation Research projects. Analyzes visibility lines and optimizes mirror and monitor placement using CAD software and ergonomic modeling tools. Adheres to Human Factors Engineering (HFE) standards and ADA accessibility guidelines. Delivers design specifications, 3D models, or a physical prototype.

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