FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Place of performance: Washington, DC
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- Posted
- Sep 5, 2026
- Closes
- Oct 20, 2026 (in 32 days)
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At a glance
This is a government contract opportunity posted by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF in the research and development in the physical category. The deadline is October 20, 2026, 32 days from now. Work is performed in Washington, DC.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)
- Product or service (PSC)
- Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, and Rail; Applied Research (AS12)
- Solicitation number
- 693195-26-BAA-0001
- Contracting office
- 693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT
Who can apply
About this opportunity
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 p...