# Research Initiatives in Support of FHWA Bridges and Structures Programs: Call 4.0

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/693jj323baa00014

- Solicitation number: 693JJ3-23-BAA-0001-4
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Highway Administration
- Contracting office: 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants MGT (693JJ3)
- NAICS: 541330 Engineering Services
- Product or service code: AS12 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Applied Research
- First posted: May 1, 2026
- Last posted: May 1, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bd6d83ec717e43aab5f3fcba1df6a9e1/view

## Description

This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay any proposal preparation costs. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal. The Government reserves the right to award either contracts, assistance agreements, or other instruments determined to be of benefit to the Government in achieving the goals of this program.

**PLEASE NOTE:** THIS IS AN OPEN BAA. FHWA ANTICIPATES BAA CALLS FOR A PERIOD OF 60 MONTHS. CALLS FOR CONCEPT PAPERS ARE ANTICIPATED ANNUALLY VIA AN UPDATED APPENDIX C. Topic: Errant Vessel Warning and Sensing Technologies to Activate Automatic Bridge Closures

## Publications

- May 1, 2026: Solicitation, due June 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice bd6d83ec717e43aab5f3fcba1df6a9e1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bd6d83ec717e43aab5f3fcba1df6a9e1/view

## Points of contact

- Tamiko Aikens, tamiko.aikens@dot.gov
- Robert P. Brown, Robert.P.Brown@dot.gov

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