Support Services for Transportation Communication Systems Research and Analysis

Solicitation DTFH61-09-R-00026 was issued by the Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration to secure technical non-personal services and program support for Transportation Communication Systems Research and Analysis. Awarded under full and open competitive procedures, the contract is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ) vehicle utilizing both firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee task orders. This flexible structure was implemented to accommodate the indefinite nature of the required research activities, which include the development of communications technologies for surface transportation, the analysis of protocol standards, and the support of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Positioning, Navigation, and Timing infrastructure. The procurement process included specific administrative requirements, such as the submission of SF-LLL forms for the disclosure of lobbying activities and adherence to strict billing and reimbursement protocols for cost-reimbursement contracts. These billing instructions mandate the use of SF-1034 and SF-1035 forms, requiring detailed documentation for direct labor, materials, travel, and indirect costs. Managed by the Office of Acquisition and Grants Management in Washington, DC, the solicitation underwent a deadline extension via Amendment 01, ultimately requiring proposals to be submitted by September 13, 2009.