Participation in the research activities of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP); completion of special studies, reviews, and conferences.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) plans to negotiate a contract with the National Academy of Sciences under FAR 6.302-1 to support ongoing participation in the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP). The contractor is required to provide all necessary personnel and materials to facilitate FHWA's involvement in NCHRP research activities, conduct special studies, reviews, and conferences, and manage Transportation Pooled Fund projects. The contract will be structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement with cost-reimbursable task orders, allowing flexibility in the scope and timing of specific work assignments. This contract opportunity, identified by solicitation number DTFH61-12-R-00020, falls under the NAICS code 541330 and is managed by the Department of Transportation’s office in Washington, DC. The FHWA will oversee the project, with Lise S. Lyles and Robin K Hobbs serving as points of contact. The arrangement is intended to ensure continued research collaboration and project administration in highway research and development, supporting the broader goals of transportation innovation and improvement.