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

693195 Office of Acquisition MGT · DC

693195 Office of Acquisition MGT in the United States is inviting bids for “FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation”. Bids close on 19 October 2026, 23:59 EDT. Reference: 693195-26-BAA-0001. Who can bid: Must be registered on the System for Award Management before award; Projects must respond to a specific research topic in Appendix C. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

US transit research contracts for safety, accessibility and mobility projects, open to any responsible organisation

The Federal Transit Administration seeks applied research projects on transit safety, accessibility, mobility, urban rail, ferries and safety data. Awards are expected between $150,000 and $500,000, as firm-fixed-price level-of-effort contracts. Work is a two-step process: concept paper first, then full proposal if invited.

Who can win it

  • Must be registered on the System for Award Management before award
  • Projects must respond to a specific research topic in Appendix C

Key facts

Procedure
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
How bids are judged
Technical factors, cost and pricing factors, and oral presentation
Published
04 Sep 2026
Reference
693195-26-BAA-0001

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