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

Name: FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) - Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation
Creator: TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Published: 2026-09-04
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Combined Synopsis/SolicitationNo Set AsideActive

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)

Contract Details

Notice ID: 693195-26-BAA-0001
Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Agency: TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-Agency: FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Office: 693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT
Posted Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Response Deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code: AS12
Set-Aside: No Set Aside
Place of Performance: WASHINGTON, DC, 20590
Status: Active

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Description

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 p

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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