Intelligent Transportation Systems Research and Stakeholder Support Services
ID: 693JJ324R000011Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH (AS11)
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    The Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) issues a solicitation for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Research and Stakeholder Support Services. The aim is to enhance FHWA's interactions with diverse stakeholders and advance its ITS program. The services required include research, event planning and management, membership engagement, and technical support.

    This competitive procurement seeks a single awardee for a 60-month IDIQ contract, offering task orders as needed. The anticipated ordering period is five years, with each task order lasting up to 12 months. The contract type will be a mix of Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).

    The scope of work involves managing research projects, conducting analysis, organizing events, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. Key tasks include Program Management, Meeting Planning, Research, and Education, Training, and Outreach. The contractor must adhere to strict scheduling and reporting requirements, utilizing specified platforms and templates for deliverable submission.

    The successful bidder will employ a dedicated team, including a Program Manager, Principal Investigator, and Senior Technical Professionals, reflecting the project's complexity. The kick-off meeting is a crucial aspect and must be conducted within two weeks of the award.

    To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate expertise and experience in scientific and technical consulting, transportation research, and stakeholder support. Additionally, they should meet the small business participation goals outlined in the subcontracting plan. This includes setting aside a proportion of the work for Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zones, and other specific categories.

    The evaluation process will assess technical merit, cost/price reasonableness, past performance, and compliance with lobbying disclosure requirements. Technical proposals must showcase a thorough understanding of the work and staff qualifications. Cost structures and pricing schedules must be detailed, using the provided attachments. Past performance evaluations and references are essential, including information on terminated contracts.

    Offerors must acknowledge the amendment and submit their proposals by the extended deadline of 28 June 2024 to be considered. Late submissions will not be accepted. The primary contact for this opportunity is Lora Bynum at lora.bynum@dot.gov.

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    The primary objective of this procurement is to obtain intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research and stakeholder support services for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The FHWA seeks to contract with a party that can provide expertise and resources for supporting its ITS program, including research, development, and technology transfer activities. This involves managing and performing tasks related to research projects, organizing workshops and conferences, and facilitating stakeholder engagement. The solicitation, amended to extend the proposal deadline, seeks a response to Task Order 0001 within a larger IDIQ contract framework. Offerors must submit a technical capability proposal and a business and price proposal, adhering to specified page limits. The technical proposal should outline an understanding of requirements and the approach to managing and performing work tasks. It must include a management plan and resumes for key personnel. The business and price proposal encompasses pricing details for the IDIQ and task order, subcontractor information, and other financial and organizational insights. Evaluation of proposals will consider technical merit, cost/price, and past performance. Technical merit will be assessed based on factors like the offeror's understanding of requirements, technical approach, and staffing plan. Cost/price will be evaluated for reasonableness and cost-realism. Past performance information is required, including terminated contracts and potential conflicts of interest. Interested parties must acknowledge receipt of the amendment and submit their offers by the extended deadline, or risk rejection. This procurement's key dates include the submission deadline of 06/28/2024, and the contract itself is expected to run for one year, with four additional one-year options.
    The Federal Highway Administration extends the submission deadline for its solicitation of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) research and stakeholder support services. The agency seeks to engage a contractor to provide research and analysis, technical support, and stakeholder engagement for its ITS initiatives. The focus is on enhancing transportation systems through technologies like traffic signal management and traveler information systems. The contract, now due on July 29th, offers a comprehensive overview of the required services, emphasizing the importance of timely acknowledgment and adherence to the extended deadline.
    The goal of this procurement is to obtain Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Research and Stakeholder Support Services for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The successful contractor will provide a range of services to enhance FHWA's relationship with industrial, academic, and governmental stakeholders. This includes membership engagement, information sharing, analytical support, and deployment assistance for ITS initiatives. Four key task areas are detailed: Program Management, Meeting Planning and Trade Shows, Research, and Education, Training, and Outreach. The contractor must manage task orders, including scheduling, cost control, and deliverable quality. For Meeting Planning, the focus is on organizing events, managing registrations, and providing technical support, potentially requiring travel. The Research task involves conducting special studies, assembling expert panels, and disseminating findings, again potentially requiring travel. The final task, Training and Outreach, aims to enhance public knowledge of ITS, offering logistical and technical support for webinars, workshops, and speaking engagements. A range of personnel with specific skill sets and qualifications are required, including a Program Manager, Principal Investigator, Senior Technical Professionals, and others. The kick-off meeting is crucial, and monthly/annual reporting obligations are outlined. Quality control procedures are detailed, with the FHWA retaining inspection rights. Contract administration focuses on payment processes, subcontracting, and technical direction, with emphasis on the authority of the Contracting Officer. The contract duration is 60 months, with task orders placed accordingly. Emphasis is placed on timely performance and compliance with technical requirements, and the use of electronic systems for invoice submission and payment. Key dates include a 14-day kick-off meeting requirement after award, and monthly/annual reporting deadlines. The evaluation criteria are expected to cover technical approach, staffing, and cost/price, with past performance also considered.
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    The solicitation aims to contract Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) membership and stakeholder support services. The focus is on engaging industry members, sharing technical information, and providing deployment assistance for Department of Transportation (DOT) ITS initiatives. The work involves coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, industry partners, and associations. Task Area B, Meeting Planning, requires expertise in organizing workshops, webinars, and trade shows. The government anticipates two workshops and two meetings annually, involving stakeholder travel arrangements and translation services. Task Area D, Education, Training, and Outreach, entails conducting training webinars, workshops, and preparing technical documents. Key personnel for the Program Manager and Principal Investigator roles are required, with resumes limited to two pages. Offerors must submit pricing schedules and labor categories for both prime contractors and subcontractors using the provided attachments. The evaluation criteria consider technical merit, past performance, cost/price, and small business participation. Past performance information must be provided in the specified format. The anticipated award date for this Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract is in the 4th quarter of the fiscal year 2024. Proposals are due by 28 June 2024.
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