James Mikell is a Contract Specialist. James is associated with 41 contracts. Activity spans Engineering Services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and Truck Trailer Manufacturing.
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The Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for the Intersection Safety Systems (ISS) Prototyping initiative under solicitation number 693JJ3-26-BAA-0004, aimed at developing and demonstrating physical prototypes of low-cost, infrastructure-based systems to predict and mitigate real-time conflicts at high-risk intersections. The effort builds on the findings of the prior USDOT Intersection Safety Challenge, which validated the potential of sensor-driven technologies but identified critical gaps in real-time conflict mitigation that this program seeks to address. Proposals must be submitted as two volumes electronically to Jessica Prutz at Jessica.Prutz@dot.gov no later than July 20, 2026, with Volume I limited to 30 pages and Volume II unrestricted. All entities must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier, and proposals must include a lead ISS developer, a public sector partner, and an access-controlled intersection testbed provider. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with milestone-based payments tied to deliverables, and no payment will be issued for partial completion. The total funding available is capped at $17 million across up to three awardees for a combined base period of 12 to 18 months and an optional phased extension of 18 to 24 months, with payments administered through a defined Milestone Payment Schedule and subject to government technical acceptance.
Award selection will be based on technical merit and alignment with agency goals as the primary factor, followed by availability of funds, with cost realism analyzed only for top-ranked technical proposals. A pass/fail evaluation applies to Small Business Subcontracting Plans for non-small businesses proposing contracts expected to exceed $900,000, with required compliance under FAR Clause 52.219-9 and flow-down of 52.219-8 to all eligible subcontracts. Contractors must adhere to Executive Order 14398 on merit-based opportunity, FAR 52.222-90 on DEI discrimination, and security prohibitions under FAR 52.240-90 and 91, and ensure all ICT deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility standards. Performance requires monthly project schedules, bi-weekly coordination teleconferences, checkpoint reports, and a comprehensive quality assurance plan. Phase one focuses on prototype development and demonstration, followed by an optional Phase two involving field deployment at selected intersections, which proposers must identify. All deliverables must be
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
USA$17Mest.
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), intends to award a single-award, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Inc. under solicitation 693JJ326R000024. This sole-source procurement is based on the need to maintain essential engineering and research capabilities for the development, testing, and maintenance of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) infrastructure standards. The contract will support the ITS Joint Program Office (ITS-JPO) through non-personal systems engineering services, focusing on the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP), Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) and vehicle automation, cybersecurity standards, and secure transportation data exchanges. Additionally, the scope includes industry outreach, education, and training to improve the utilization of these standards.
The contract features a five-year ordering period with a maximum ceiling of 20 million dollars, which includes labor, travel, and materials, and a minimum guarantee of 50,000 dollars. Task orders will be issued as either Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) or Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour. While the government intends to negotiate directly with ITE, it has requested capability statements from other responsible sources by October 10, 2026, to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The primary point of contact for this effort is Contract Specialist Malik Arnold.
The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office, has issued a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition for solicitation 693JJ323F00273N. This action serves as a sole source, non-competitive, out-of-scope modification to an existing task order with Iteris, Inc. to provide system architectures for intelligent transportation standardization, deployment, and evolution.
The primary purpose of this modification is to increase the contract ceiling by 450,000 dollars, raising the total from 9,499,385 dollars to 9,949,385 dollars. These funds are intended to support the Digital Corridors Initiative and ensure the continued maintenance of the National ITS Reference Architecture while a successor task order is developed for future competition. The work is associated with NAICS code 541990 and is managed by the Acquisition And Grants Mgt office in Washington, DC, with performance occurring in Santa Ana, California.
Department Of TransportationSanta Ana,
CA,
92705,
USA$9.9Mest.
NAICS
541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), intends to award a single-source, Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to The MITRE Corporation for the project titled Surface Transportation Systems Engineering for Enabling Technologies Research and Development. This effort supports the Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, Virginia. The contract utilizes a combination of Firm-Fixed-Price and Time-and-Materials/Labor-Hour task orders with a maximum ceiling of 9.8 million dollars and an ordering period of 60 months.
The scope of work involves non-personal systems engineering, testing, and research focused on emerging technologies to improve surface transportation safety and efficiency. Key technical areas include artificial intelligence, edge computing, radio frequency spectrum and communications, network engineering, position, navigation, and timing, and cybersecurity. The work is divided into three task areas: systems engineering and technical support including model-based systems engineering, the prototyping and testing of interoperable digital exchange platforms, and communications and stakeholder engagement. The government is seeking a conflict-free entity with neutral, quasi-governmental capabilities similar to a Federally Funded Research and Development Center to ensure objective technical agency and unbiased data governance.
Department Of Transportation48376,
VA,
22102,
USA$9.8Mest.
NAICS
541990
All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, is soliciting proposals under Broad Agency Announcement 693JJ3-26-BAA-0005 to develop and test industry-led Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) prototypes. The primary objective is to bridge the gap between research and commercial viability by validating CDA technologies at Technology Readiness Levels 6-7. This effort focuses on improving roadway safety and operational efficiency through vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication, specifically targeting use cases such as work zone management, traffic incident management, cooperative perception, and emergency or transit vehicle awareness. The project is estimated to have a total value of 5,000,000 dollars over a 24-month period of performance, with a target of 18 months for technical activities and a 6-month buffer for final reporting and publication.
The program follows a two-phase approach: Phase 1 requires validation of interoperability, functional safety, and cybersecurity within a controlled testbed environment, while Phase 2 involves an optional small-scale demonstration on public roads with mixed traffic. To advance to Phase 2, prototypes must pass an Operational Readiness Review and a safety gate. Technical requirements include adherence to SAE J3216, SAE J3016 Level 1+, and interoperability standards such as IEEE or SAE J2735, as well as compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Proposals are evaluated based on technical merit, availability of funds, and cost realism, with a sequential review process requiring a High Confidence rating in technical merit to proceed. Submissions must include a technical proposal and a business/cost volume, with specific requirements for AI disclosure and small business subcontracting plans for non-small business prime offerors.
Department Of TransportationWashington,
DC,
USA$5Mest.
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
The U.S. Department of Transportation, through its 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management office, has awarded a contract for the development of an Automated Driving System (ADS) National Strategy specifically for the National Park Service. This initiative will leverage real-world pilots conducted in operational settings to inform a strategic framework that advances the safe and effective integration of automated driving technologies within national park environments. The primary performance location is in Los Angeles, California, with the contracting office based in Washington, D.C. The solicitation number is 693JJ326C000002 and was posted on July 1, 2026, under NAICS code 541715 which categorizes it under research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.
The contract does not utilize any set-aside provisions and is open to all eligible entities. Primary point of contact is Okpemitoritse U. Onuwaje, reachable via email at o.onuwaje@dot.gov or phone at 720-963-3615, with James Mikell listed as a secondary contact. The awarded work will focus on generating actionable insights through field testing of ADS technologies under the unique logistical, environmental, and safety constraints encountered in national parks, ultimately producing a scalable national strategy to guide future deployments. All documentation and contract details are accessible via the SAM.gov workspace link provided.
Department Of TransportationLos Angeles,
CA,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
This contract, numbered 693JJ325C000010 and awarded under the BAA 693JJ3-24-BAA-0004, was issued as a cost-reimbursement agreement on September 19, 2025, with a performance period spanning thirty-six months. The primary focus of this contract is advancing cooperative perception technologies, under the solicitation number DOT-FHWA, managed by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Acquisition and Grants Management. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 541715, which pertains to research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences.
The performance of this contract is primarily based in Los Angeles, California, although the awarding agency is located in Washington, D.C. Key points of contact include Okpemitoritse U. Onuwaje and James Mikell, who can be reached via email or phone for further information. The contract details and related documentation are accessible through the SAM.gov portal, providing transparency and oversight for the project’s scope and progress.
Department Of TransportationLos Angeles,
CA,
90024,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
This contract is a sole source acquisition under the authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), indicating that only one responsible source can fulfill the requirement, and no other supplies or services will meet the agency's needs. The procurement pertains to a subscription for connected vehicle data, with the solicitation posted by the Department of Transportation's Office of Acquisition and Grants Management. The solicitation is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared under simplified acquisition procedures, with a response deadline of September 26, 2025. The contract is not set aside for small businesses or other categories, and the NAICS code associated with this effort is 541715, which covers research and development in computer programming, data processing, and related services.
Interested parties are required to submit their capabilities and quotes by the specified deadline, with the government retaining sole discretion to decide whether to proceed with competition or award on a sole source basis. The solicitation incorporates instructions and evaluation criteria from FAR clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, respectively. The primary points of contact for this procurement are Jonathan Agudelo and James Mikell, based in Washington, D.C., and McLean, Virginia, respectively. Further details and the opportunity to view the contract can be accessed through the provided link on SAM.gov.
Department Of TransportationMcLean,
VA,
22101,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
