Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program FY 2026 Data Science Solicitation
Key Takeaways
- Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
- Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
- Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Advance notice of upcoming solicitation
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- 693JJ3-26-BAA-0006
- Opportunity Type
- Presolicitation
- Sub-Agency
- FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
- Office
- 693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGT
- Posted Date
- Thursday, July 23, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Friday, August 7, 2026
- PSC Code
- AS12
- Set-Aside
- No Set Aside
- Place of Performance
- WASHINGTON, DC, 20590
- Status
- Active
Description
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM: The EAR Program addresses the need to conduct research on longer term and higher risk breakthrough topics with the potential for transformational improvements to plan, build, renew, and operate safe, congestion free, and environmentally sound transportation systems. The Program scans broadly for advances in science and engineering to identify research topics where FHWA investment has the potential to make a significant impact. The EAR Program has identified an Agency need for data science for highway transportation research with the following objectives: 1. Engage and expand the community of researchers interested in applying emerging and advanced data methods for highway transportation research. 2. Demonstrate potential of emerging and exploratory data analytic tec
Why This Opportunity Matters
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in WASHINGTON, DC. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.
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