Concrete Advancements Realized by Benefits of New Technologies (CARBON Tech)
ID: 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-001Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH (AS12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b2f37e2218f648f5b2a1a228d19fd65f/view
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    The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) seeks proposals for Concrete Advancements Realized by Benefits of New Technologies (CARBON Tech). The administration aims to reduce carbon in infrastructure by integrating next-generation binder technologies. Offerors should provide solutions for market-ready, low-carbon binders, detailing specifications and performance benchmarks.

    FHWA aspirations center on mitigating carbon emissions from infrastructure development, focusing on advancements in concrete materials. Proposers are invited to present innovative solutions, backed by full-scale structural testing, for critical structural design scenarios.

    This solicitation underscores the government's commitment to sustainability and low-carbon infrastructure. Offerors are encouraged to submit detailed proposals, including empirical data, for evaluation against established standards. The FHWA anticipates awarding multiple contracts by June 2024.

    Key deadlines include question submissions by April 23, 2024, white papers due May 17, 2024, and final proposals due TBD, all at 1:00 p.m. EST. With a funding amount of up to $25 million, contacts can be made with Jessica Prutz at jessica.prutz@dot.gov or Bob Brown at Bob.P.Brown@dot.gov for further clarification.

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    Jessica Prutz
    jessica.prutz@dot.gov
    Bob Brown
    Bob.P.Brown@dot.gov
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    693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-001.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), seeks proposals for research initiatives to support the development of next-generation structural materials and systems for the construction and maintenance of infrastructure. Specifically, the agency aims to accelerate the integration of low-carbon binder technologies into practice, focusing on concrete advancements through new, sustainable solutions. These technologies should enhance the performance and reduce the carbon footprint of cementitious materials. FHWA requests detailed proposals for market-ready, low-carbon binders, benchmarking their performance against established standards. Offerors must provide information on embodied carbon dioxide equivalents and the basis for technology specification, with evaluations based on limit states and characteristic behaviors. It is anticipated that multiple awards will be granted, with evaluations conducted according to criteria outlined in the BAA. Interested parties must submit white papers by May 17, 2024, and final proposals by TBD, with critical dates specified in the BAA.
    693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-001 Amendment 00002.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks market-ready, low-carbon concrete binder technologies. These technologies should aim to reduce embodied carbon in infrastructure and be evaluated based on their performance against established limit states and service limit states for reinforced concrete elements. The FHWA wants to accelerate the adoption of these sustainable solutions and will assess proposals on their potential impact and cost-effectiveness. Offerors must submit detailed white papers and proposals by specified deadlines. Evaluation criteria will consider the technical merit and feasibility of the proposed solutions. Multiple awards may be granted for successful submissions, with a potential 24-month period of performance. The FHWA aims to award contracts by June 2024.
    693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-001 Amendment 0001.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through its Office of Infrastructure Research and Development, issues a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking proposals for the HRDI Bridge Engineering Research Team. The focus is on accelerating the adoption of next-generation, low-carbon binder technologies for concrete infrastructure. FHWA aims to benchmark and assess the performance of market-ready, low-carbon binders against established standards. Proposers should offer solutions with detailed specifications, including embodied carbon dioxide equivalents per unit volume and justification through conformant declarations or assessments. The agency seeks a unified framework to evaluate diverse sustainable concrete technologies. This BAA anticipates multiple awards with a 24-month period of performance. Critical dates include an opening date of April 2, 2024, a questions due date of April 23, 2024, and a white paper submission deadline of May 17, 2024, all by 1:00 p.m. EST. The government plans to award contracts by June 2024. Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria outlined in the BAA, focusing on the specified limit states and service limit states for reinforced concrete elements.
    Government Responses_693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-001.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a white paper call for proposals under the Research Initiatives in Support of FHWA Next Generation Structural Materials and Systems BAA. The primary objective is to develop innovative solutions for critical structural design expressions, which have often been informed by full-scale structural testing. While not a requirement, such tests could be beneficial. FHWA seeks white papers by May 17, 2024, and, upon evaluation, will request formal proposals with a due date to be determined later. The anticipated contract award is for a two-year period, beginning in June or July 2024. Offerors should note that references can be included within the five-page limit, and past data references should be provided to maintain proposal integrity.
    Government Responses to Questions_693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-001.pdf
    The government seeks to initiate a project titled "Concrete Advancements Realized by Benefits of New Technologies (CARBON Tech)." While there's no firm start date, the aim is to commence work promptly after selecting successful proposals. The focus is on new materials, with contractors free to propose specific materials and associated scopes. If a proposed material isn't available at the outset, contractors should address material supply concerns in their proposals, as the government will evaluate these aspects technically. The request encourages offerors to expand upon their white papers, allowing the inclusion of previously unmentioned subcontractors. This flexibility allows for dynamic project proposals.
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