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FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF · Solicitation 693195-26-BAA-0001 · NAICS 541715 · No Set aside used · Responses due 19 October 2026

Solicitation details

Solicitation number693195-26-BAA-0001
Notice ID9fac6a86bf4f4561bd8bd464284d6297
AgencyTRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tierFEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Contracting office693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT
NAICS code541715
Product / service code (PSC)AS12
Set-asideNo Set aside used
Notice typeCombined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted04 September 2026
Response deadline19 October 2026
Place of performanceWashington, DC, USA

Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) solicits applied research projects to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of public transportation in the United States. Purpose: To solicit innovative applied research that reduces deployment risks, improves safety, lowers costs, and facilitates domestic transit manufacturing. Eligibility: This is an unrestricted solicitation; any responsible source (excluding Federal Government-owned businesses) may submit a concept paper. Teaming and collaboration are encouraged. Funding: Individual awards typically range between $150,000 and $500,000, subject to fund availability. While cost sharing is not always mandatory, projects including transit operator partnerships and cost sharing are preferred. Technology Readiness: Projects should focus on technology readiness levels (TRL) 3 through 6, with a preference for proof-of-concept testing (TRL 3).

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