Department of TransportationIssuing agency·Washington, DC·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities APIAMENDMENT 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).
The BAA solicits applied research projects in specific research topics including Community Connectivity Through Mobility Innovations, Accessibility Support Technologies for Automated Vehicles, Urban Rail Transit Innovations, Ferry Safety and Technology, and Transit Safety Data Analytics & Management. Projects should focus on technology readiness levels (TRL) 3 through 6, with a preference for proof-of-concept testing (TRL 3). The selection process is a two-step process: submission and evaluation of project concept papers, followed by invitation to submit detailed proposals.
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Source: SAM.gov (notice 4e98188266d74e73a6cede0b0bef0da0), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting, and always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.