Enhancing Forecasting Practices to Improve the Quality of Travel Demand Models, Forecasts and Transportation Plans
ID: 693JJ325SSHEPP30Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7da5d679e3714d4482d008987c9f4150/view
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    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice to enhance forecasting practices aimed at improving the quality of travel demand models, forecasts, and transportation plans. The initiative focuses on conducting market research to identify suppliers, particularly small businesses, capable of fulfilling these requirements over an anticipated 36-month contract period. This effort is crucial for refining traffic forecasting methodologies, which will support data-driven transportation planning and investment decisions nationwide, in alignment with the implementation of IIJA Section 11205. Interested contractors are invited to submit a Capability Statement detailing their qualifications and proposed approaches by March 20, 2024, and can contact Carolyn Lethert or Donna Franzese for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carolyn Lethert
    carolyn.lethert@dot.gov
    Donna Franzese
    donna.franzese@dot.gov
    Files
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    Sources Sought Announcement 2.21.2025.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking information through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) on enhancing forecasting practices to improve the quality of travel demand models, forecasts, and transportation plans. The purpose is to conduct market research to identify suppliers capable of fulfilling these requirements, particularly emphasizing small businesses. The anticipated 36-month contract aims to leverage findings from NCHRP research to improve traffic forecasting accuracy and support the implementation of IIJA Section 11205, which requires best practices for forecasting travel demand. Potential contractors are invited to submit a Capability Statement detailing their qualifications, experience, and proposed approaches by March 20, 2024. The SSN highlights that responses are for information-gathering purposes only and do not commit the government to any contract award. Key deliverables include a research plan and the establishment of partnerships with metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) to support data-driven modeling. Overall, this initiative seeks to refine travel forecasting methodologies to enhance transportation planning and investment decisions across the country.
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