FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation
| Agency | Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration |
| Contracting office | 693195 Office of Acquisition Mgt |
| Place of performance | Washington, DC |
| Type of notice | Open for bids |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| Response deadline | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Posted | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Solicitation number | 693195-26-BAA-0001 |
| NAICS code | 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) |
Summary from the notice
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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