Addressing Construction Needs for Ultra-High Performance (UHPC) Structural Elements
ID: 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003-003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

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

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No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/973a3630d7044b3ba913bef4ee453910/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking research proposals to address construction needs for Ultra-High Performance Concrete (UHPC) structural elements. The initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of UHPC in highway construction by developing standardized construction guidelines and overcoming key challenges associated with its implementation. This next-generation concrete technology is crucial for enhancing the resilience and modernization of infrastructure, particularly in bridge superstructure and substructure components. Interested parties should submit white papers by February 5, 2026, with anticipated awards ranging from $50,000 to $900,000, and a performance period not exceeding 30 months. For further inquiries, contact Raven Merchant at Raven.Merchant@dot.gov or Bob Brown at Bob.P.Brown@dot.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Raven Merchant
    Raven.Merchant@dot.gov
    Bob Brown
    Bob.P.Brown@dot.gov
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    693JJ3-24-BAA-0003_003.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) No. 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003, Call 003, focusing on “Addressing Construction Needs for Ultra-High Performance (UHPC) Structural Elements.” This initiative seeks research proposals to accelerate the adoption of UHPC in highway construction by developing standardized construction guidelines and addressing key challenges. The program aims to streamline construction, overcome industry hurdles, ensure design integrity, and standardize guidance for UHPC structural elements, particularly for bridge superstructure and/or substructure components. Proposals should align with AASHTO Guide Specification for Structural Design with UHPC and include plans for fresh property and acceptance testing, as well as qualification for compressive and uniaxial tensile properties. The FHWA anticipates making two to three awards with a ceiling of $900,000 total and a performance period of no longer than 30 months. Key dates include a White Paper Due Date of February 5, 2026, and an anticipated award date of May 2026.
    Broad Agency Announcement 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003_A0001.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for research initiatives supporting next-generation structural materials and systems. This BAA, 693JJ3-24-BAA-0003_A0001, seeks white papers and proposals for research in structural steel, concrete, geotechnical structures, and bridge hydraulics. The process involves a two-phase evaluation: initial white paper submissions, followed by formal proposals from selected offerors. Awards are anticipated to range from $50,000 to $250,000, subject to funding availability. All deliverables must comply with Section 508 accessibility standards. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and address intellectual property rights, including patents and proprietary data. The government retains unlimited rights to all produced materials. Proposals will be evaluated on technical merit, importance to FHWA programs, and cost reasonableness, with a separate pass/fail evaluation for small business subcontracting plans for proposals exceeding $900,000.
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