ContractSources Sought

Technology Transfer Program

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Technologytransferprogram2026
Response Deadline
May 19, 2026
11 days left
Days Remaining
11
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Full & Open
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration is conducting a sources sought notice for its Technology Transfer Program to gather market research on vendors that can provide the support services described in the Statement of Objectives. The work supports FTA’s efforts to maximize deployment and adoption of research and technology products in the public transportation industry through development and execution of a Technology Transfer Plan, research dissemination and commercialization support, and related outreach and knowledge-sharing activities. The anticipated scope includes managing research report production, maintaining research inventories and databases, tracking patents, and providing data collection, analysis, reporting, and training materials, with performance measured by timeliness, quality, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement. The contractor is expected to furnish its own facilities, and the anticipated period of performance is one 12-month base period plus four 12-month option periods. Interested firms must submit a technical capability statement package of no more than 15 pages by electronic mail to the listed contacts by 12:00 noon EST on May 19, 2026.

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
TRI_T2_Statement_of_Objectives 5.8.2026 Final.docx
Word4131 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
The Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Technology Transfer (T2) program seeks to maximize the deployment and adoption of its research and technology products within the public transportation industry. Authorized by the Public Transportation Innovation Program, T2 aims to strengthen FTA's capacity by developing processes, systems, and resources for research dissemination and commercialization. Key objectives include developing a comprehensive T2 Plan, managing research report production with accessibility and plain language requirements, creating an inventory of research programs, establishing a historic FTA research database and a research library, tracking patents, and developing outreach and knowledge-sharing materials. The program also involves executing the T2 Plan, facilitating deployment of innovations, and conducting data collection, analysis, and reporting. Performance will be measured by timely and quality deliverable submission, responsiveness, and stakeholder engagement. The contractor will receive government-furnished information and is expected to adhere to documentation standards, providing various reports and training materials over a potential five-year period.
Contract Opportunities Request for Information-Technology Transfer Program_Final (2).docx
Word22 KBMay 8, 2026
AI Summary
The United States Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking vendors for its Technology Transfer Program (T2) through a Request for Information/Sources Sought. This announcement aims to gather market research on businesses capable of providing support services as outlined in the Statement of Objectives. Interested firms must submit a technical capability statement package, no more than 15 pages, addressing past performance, corporate experience similar in nature to the SOO, and utilized labor categories. Submissions must include company details, POC, address, phone, CAGE code, and NAICS business size. Responses are due by May 19, 2026, at 12:00 noon EST, sent electronically to Ms. Alveatta Palmer and Mrs. Crystal Zorich. The anticipated contract type includes Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Labor Hour, with a performance period of one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Contractors must provide their own facilities for the scope of work.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 8, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 19, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 3, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Sub-Tier
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Office
693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT

Point of Contact

Name
Alveatta Palmer

Place of Performance

Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES

Official Sources