Research Initiatives in Support of FHWA Next Generation Structural Materials and Systems
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Infrastructure Research and Development has issued a five-year Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003) to solicit research initiatives supporting next-generation structural materials and systems. The program focuses on four primary areas: Structural Steel, Structural Concrete, Geotechnical Structures, and Bridge Hydraulics. The objective is to develop technologies that enhance the safety, durability, sustainability, and resilience of the nation's bridges and highway structures. This open BAA structure allows the FHWA to periodically issue specific calls for white papers and proposals, providing the flexibility to address evolving agency priorities and strategic goals. The acquisition process is conducted in two phases, beginning with a white paper evaluation based on technical value, potential impact, dissemination plans, team qualifications, and cost reasonableness. Selected offerors then submit full proposals consisting of a technical volume and a cost/pricing volume. Awards are based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and funding availability. Eligible pricing arrangements include Firm Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, and Time-and-Materials. Key compliance requirements include Section 508 accessibility, adherence to InfoMaterials dataset management standards, and the submission of a Small Business Subcontracting Plan for non-small businesses proposing contracts of 750,000 dollars or more.
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DC, 20590, USASet-Aside
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Amendment 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to update the Broad Agency Announcement in accordance with agency priorities and the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) (https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-17).
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Infrastructure Research and Development (HRDI) Bridge Engineering Research Team is announcing its intent to solicit white papers and proposals under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This BAA is developed in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.101(b)(3)(ii) and FAR 35.102. This BAA involves the use of a 5-year Open BAA to quickly and efficiently execute research and development to deliver practical solutions to high priority problems. This strategy will provide FHWA an acquisition tool with the flexibility to solicit white papers and proposals and make awards that meet present and compelling needs.
White papers and proposals will only be solicited and accepted during individual calls. Calls for white papers and proposals will occur periodically throughout the life of the BAA. Each call will identify: (1) specific topic areas; (2) any changes to the standard evaluation criteria or white paper and/or proposal preparation instructions, and; (3) cutoff dates for submissions. The FHWA HRDI Bridge Engineering Research Team conducts and directs research efforts in support of the development of testing standards, structural design and construction specifications, and acceptance criteria. The FHWA HRDI Bridge Engineering Research Team leads the development and advancement of next generation structural materials and systems, and provides leadership in the development of standards, specifications, and acceptance criteria to enable their deployment. The work conducted generally enables the advancement of state-of-the-art solutions and positions HRDI as a leader in the deployment of such technologies to maintain or improve the safety, integrity, durability, and resilience of the Nation’s bridges and highway structures.
The primary purpose of this BAA is to solicit a variety of solutions that will support the FHWA Bridge Engineering Research Team program areas: Structural Steel, Structural Concrete, Geotechnical Structures, and Bridge Hydraulics. Projects shall develop next generation technologies and solutions that address FHWA’s strategic goals. FHWA’s new strategic plan and associated goals for 2026-2030 is expected to be published February 2026 (https://www.transportation.gov/dot-strategic-plan).
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