Policy Scenario Analysis and Simulation

The contract seeks to develop and execute policy-driven investment scenarios using advanced macroeconomic models to assess how transportation and infrastructure policies affect climate resilience, equity, and freight efficiency. It requires the application of enhanced analytical frameworks to simulate the long-term impacts of potential policy interventions across multiple dimensions, ensuring that decisions are informed by robust, data-rich projections. The work will focus on evaluating trade-offs and synergies between environmental sustainability, social fairness, and logistical performance within the U.S. transportation network. Performance of this contract will be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with submission of proposals due by August 13, 2026. The effort is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management, scientific, and technical consulting services. The sponsoring entity is the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center under the U.S. Department of Transportation, which aims to generate actionable insights to guide federal planning and resource allocation. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the opportunity is open to qualified entities capable of integrating complex economic modeling with policy analysis to deliver credible, policy-relevant outcomes.