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Sources Sought Notice - Automated Vehicle Shuttle Demonstration in Washington D.C.

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693JJ3-26-SS-0005Federal

Submission Closed01/22/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Department Of Transportation → 693JJ3 Acquisition And Grants Mgt

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20560, USA

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NONE

Documents

Automated Vehicle Demonstration in Washington D.C. Sources Sought Notice 693JJ3-26-SS-0005

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 12

Sources Sought

Deadline changedJan 20

Response deadline changed from Jan 21, 2026 to Jan 22, 2026.

Response DeadlineJan 22

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/22/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ3 Acquisition And Grants Mgt

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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ3 Acquisition And Grants Mgt

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Full Description

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract for the Demonstration of an Automated Vehicle Shuttle in Washington D.C. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information for planning purposes regarding the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the work.