Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Corporate Research, Technology and Innovation (HRTM) Research Team is announcing its intent to solicit proposals under this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). This BAA is developed in accordance with FAR 6.101(b)(3)(ii) and FAR 35.102. This BAA involves the use of a 5-year Open BAA to quickly and efficiently execute research and development to deliver practical solutions to high priority problems. This strategy will provide FHWA an acquisition tool with the flexibility to solicit proposals and make awards that meet present and compelling needs. Proposals will only be solicited and accepted during individual calls. Calls for proposals will occur periodically throughout the life of the BAA. Each call will identify: (1) specific topic areas; (2) any changes to the standard evaluation criteria or proposal preparation instructions, and (3) cutoff dates for submissions. This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Gover…

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