Darren F Shaffer

U.S. Department of Transportation Small Business Innovation Research Fiscal Year 2026 Phase I Solicitation

The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, is issuing its Fiscal Year 2026 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation to engage U.S. small businesses in innovative research aligned with critical transportation priorities. This solicitation, designated as 6913G626QSBIR1, is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 and is restricted to small businesses qualifying under NAICS code 541715 with no more than 500 employees, as defined by 13 CFR 121.702. Proposals must be submitted electronically by the deadline of July 7, 2026, and no hard copies will be accepted. A pre-proposal webinar is scheduled for June 9, 2026, and technical inquiries addressed during the pre-solicitation period are archived online for reference. The solicitation centers on ten specific research topics, including Edge AI-V2X systems for congestion mitigation, automated inspection of catch-basins, mobile high-power emergency battery de-energizers for rail systems, AI-powered trip planning, and predictive intelligence for freight corridors. Each topic includes detailed updates clarifying desired Phase I outcomes, technical specifications, and expectations for Phase II deliverables such as prototypes, validation reports, technical documentation, and commercialization strategies. Packaging solutions involving hazardous materials must comply with 49 CFR 178, specifying material types, environmental resilience under transportation conditions, and visual marking requirements like irreversible thermochromic indicators for temperature exposure, while excluding radioactive material packaging. Performance is expected to originate from Cambridge, Massachusetts, with field demonstrations required for certain topics involving state DOTs and freight partners. All offers must demonstrate technical merit and alignment with U.S. DOT goals while maintaining full compliance with SBIR program regulations.

Department Of CommerceMA,$200K est.

NAICS

541715

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

PSC

AS11

Research and Development

Posted Jun 26, 2026

SBA6913G626QSBIR1

Closed

Federal2

U.S. DOT Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) FY24.2 Phase I Research Topic - Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence Initiative

Department Of TransportationMA, USA$200K est.

NAICS

541715

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

PSC

AS12

Research and Development

Posted Mar 13, 2024

SBA6913G624QSBIR2

Closed

Federal

Market Research for Monitoring and Technical Assistance Support

Department Of TransportationNationwide, MA, USA

NAICS

541330

Engineering Services

PSC

Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services

Posted Aug 18, 2017

DTRT5717SSMTAC2

Closed

Federal1

Environmental Remediation and Decommissioning Services

Department Of TransportationMA,

NAICS

562910

Remediation Services

PSC

Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property

Posted May 2, 2016

SBADTRT57-16-SS-00004

Closed

Federal1

Decommissioning, Remediation and Related Services

Department Of TransportationMA,

NAICS

562910

Remediation Services

PSC

Maintenance, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property

Posted May 1, 2015

DTRT5715SS00004

Closed

Awarded1

Support Services for Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) and Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) programs.

Department Of TransportationMA,

NAICS

541330

Engineering Services

PSC

Research and Development

DTRT5714Q80075

Awarded Feb 13, 2015

Federal1

Sub-Bottom Profiling and Geotechnical Survey for Pier Replacement on Biorka, Is. Sitka, AK

Department Of TransportationBiorka Island, Sitaka, AK, 99835, USA

NAICS

541360

Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

PSC

Ships, Small Craft, Pontoons, and Floating Docks

Posted Jan 15, 2014

DTRT5714SS00002

Closed

Federal1

Research and development, as well as program evaluation, to improve the performance and safety of transportation operators and upgrade and improve transportation infrastructure.

Department Of TransportationMA,

NAICS

541712

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

PSC

Research and Development

Posted Jan 8, 2014

DTRT5714SS00001

Closed

Awarded1

Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) wind measurement equipment upgrades

Department Of Transportation135 South Talyor Ave, LOUISVILLE, CO, 80027, USA

NAICS

334519

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing

PSC

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

DTRT57-12-R-20019

Awarded Dec 12, 2012

Awarded

Additions and enhancements of service-oriented architecture (SOA) geospatial modeling tools.

Department Of TransportationMA,

NAICS

541511

Custom Computer Programming Services

PSC

Information Technology and Telecommunications

DTRT57-12-R-20001

Awarded Dec 11, 2012