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FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation

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The Federal Transit Administration is seeking applied research projects through solicitation 693195-26-BAA-0001 to enhance the safety, reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of public transportation in the United States. The initiative focuses on reducing deployment risks and supporting domestic transit manufacturing, specifically targeting technology readiness levels 3 through 6, with a strong preference for proof-of-concept testing at level 3. This unrestricted solicitation is open to any responsible source except Federal Government-owned businesses, and collaboration through teaming is encouraged. Individual awards generally range from 150,000 to 500,000 dollars, and while cost sharing is not mandatory, projects that include transit operator partnerships and cost sharing are preferred. Concept papers must be submitted by October 20, 2026.

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FTA seeks research projects for public transit safety and efficiency; deadline October 20, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693195 Office Of Acquisition MgtView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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BAA-FTA_FY26_Appendix-D+%281%29.pdf

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BAA-FTA_FY26_Appendix-E_01.pdf

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BAA-FTA_FY26_Solicitation_05.pdf

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BAA-FTA_FY26_Appendix-C_03.pdf

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BAA-FTA_FY26_Appendix-A+%281%29.pptx

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693195 Office Of Acquisition Mgt
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
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Department Of Transportation → 693195 Office Of Acquisition Mgt
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
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Tennile Palmer
Crystal Zorich

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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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