FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support...

Location:	District of Columbia
Posted:	Oct 14, 2026
Due:	Oct 30, 2026
Agency:	TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	693195-26-BAA-0001
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FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation

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693195-26-BAA-0001

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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

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FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION

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693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT

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Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Oct 14, 2026 11:15 am EDT
Original Published Date: Sep 04, 2026 02:43 pm EDT
Updated Date Offers Due: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Original Date Offers Due: Oct 19, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Updated Inactive Date: Nov 14, 2026
Original Inactive Date: Nov 03, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: AS12 - TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH
NAICS Code:
- 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Place of Performance:
Washington , DC

USA

Description View Changes

AMENDMENT No. 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date to October 30, 2026.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) solicits applied research projects to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of public transportation in the United States.

Purpose: To solicit innovative applied research that reduces deployment risks, improves safety, lowers costs, and facilitates domestic transit manufacturing.

Eligibility: This is an unrestricted solicitation; any responsible source (excluding Federal Government-owned businesses) may submit a concept paper. Teaming and collaboration are encouraged.

Funding: Individual awards typically range between $150,000 and $500,000, subject to fund availability. While cost sharing is not always mandatory, projects including transit operator partnerships and cost sharing are preferred.

Technology Readiness: Projects should focus on technology readiness levels (TRL) 3 through 6, with a preference for proof-of-concept testing (TRL 3).

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Contracting Office Address

DOT FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION 1200 NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE
WASHINGTON , DC 20590
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Tennile Palmer
tennile.palmer.ctr@dot.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

Crystal Zorich
crystal.zorich@dot.gov

History

Oct 14, 2026 11:15 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)
Sep 04, 2026 02:43 pm EDT Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Sep 4, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation
Oct 29, 2026	[Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Updated)] FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation

FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation

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