Technical Expertise and Support Services for FHWA Office of Safety
Type: Special Notice
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/32b48b8b40f74bada73db59fd4ffa576/view
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    The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is preparing to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Technical Expertise and Support Services aimed at enhancing the Office of Safety's initiatives, with the contract expected to be awarded in fiscal year 2025. This procurement will involve an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which is crucial for supporting the FHWA's efforts in improving transportation safety through its two units: the Office of Safety Technologies and the Office of Safety Programs. A Virtual Industry Day is scheduled for October 30, 2024, to engage industry partners, and interested parties must RSVP by October 24, 2024, to participate. For further inquiries, contact Kristen Hayes at kristen.hayes@dot.gov or Carolyn Lethert at carolyn.lethert@dot.gov.

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    The Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration is announcing a Virtual Industry Day scheduled for October 30, 2024, in preparation for releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) in fiscal year 2025. This RFP will concern the Technical Expertise and Support Services under an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, crucial for supporting the Office of Safety’s transportation safety efforts. The Office of Safety comprises two units: the Office of Safety Technologies, focusing on safety improvements and innovations, and the Office of Safety Programs, which advances federal and state highway safety initiatives. Industry partners interested in attending must RSVP by October 24, 2024, with a limit of three representatives per entity. Questions can be submitted during the meeting or in advance, and a Google Form will be used to record attendees. Relevant information will also be made publicly available post-event via SAM. The government encourages collaborations between large and small businesses in response to this initiative, underscoring its commitment to a diverse proposal landscape for enhancing roadway safety. A draft Statement of Work will follow this notice.
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