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Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Program Engineering Services Contract (LPES)

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693JJ3-26-SS-0018Federal

Response Deadline08/05/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

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

Place of Performance

45780, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Sources+Sought+Notice+693JJ3-26-SS-0018.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSources Sought

PostedJul 22

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineAug 5

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

08/05/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ3 Acquisition And Grants Mgt

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JJ3 Acquisition And Grants Mgt

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Contacts

Tamiko Aikens

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Bob Brown

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Full Description

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FHWA intends to make a multi-award indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. The potential awardee(s) shall provide all necessary facilities, trained personnel, and subject matter experts to perform the tasks. The contractors shall execute LTPP data collection, storage, and presentation for both historical and newly acquired pavement performance datasets. The scope also includes conducting comprehensive data analysis and translating research insights into usable engineering tools, guidelines, and program products.

The contractor is responsible for delivering the final services and data, whether using their own data collection vehicles and equipment or by procuring them through a third-party service provider. Task Orders will be awarded on a competitive basis and shall encompass, but are not limited to, the following key areas:

Pavement Performance Data Collection and Processing
LTPP Dataset Development, Analysis, and Special Studies
Overall Engineering Support and Program activities.

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