Accelerating Market Readiness BAA 693JJ325BAA0001 - Call 0001
ID: 693JJ325BAA0001-Call-0001Type: Solicitation
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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

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https://sam.gov/opp/41a6738b05e545e1aa6ce1edbb8efb2f/view
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    The Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, is inviting proposals under the Accelerating Market Readiness Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 693JJ325BAA0001 - Call 0001. This initiative seeks innovative solutions across six designated topic areas aimed at enhancing market readiness in the transportation sector. The program is critical for advancing infrastructure development and ensuring effective transportation services. Interested parties must submit white papers by January 15, 2025, and direct any questions to the designated contacts by December 16, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Kristen Hayes at kristen.hayes@dot.gov or Khadija Osman at Khadija.Osman@dot.gov.

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    FHWA AMR BAA Call 0001 10.29.24.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Accelerating Market Readiness Program, identified as 693JJ3-25-BAA-0001. This announcement invites proposals in six designated topic areas focused on advancing market readiness. Key submission dates include white papers due by January 15, 2025, and a final proposal date to be determined after white paper evaluations. Multiple awards are expected, although the number may vary based on proposal quality and funding availability. The awards will have a performance period of up to 24 months, with anticipated awards made by June 2025. Submission of white papers and proposals must adhere to the guidelines outlined in the BAA, and questions should be directed to designated contracting officials by December 16, 2024. All inquiries will be answered electronically and publicly posted on SAM.gov. The emphasis is on fostering innovative solutions that align with the program's goals, ensuring thorough evaluation based on specified criteria. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to advancing infrastructure readiness and development in the transportation sector.
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