FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation from Department of Transportation.
Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.
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Notice details
- Sub-tier agency
- FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation number
- 693195-26-BAA-0001
- Product/service code
- AS12
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
- Response deadline
- Oct 31, 2026
- Source
- SAM.gov
Description
AMENDMENT No. 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date to October 30, 2026. 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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Department of Transportation obligated $89,660,894 under NAICS 541715 on awards whose period of performance started in the last 12 months.
Source: USAspending.gov, U.S. Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service, https://www.usaspending.gov. Accessed Oct 24, 2026. Award totals are computed by DSE from USAspending.gov award data.
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When is the response deadline?
The published deadline is Oct 31, 2026. That is 7 days after the data date.
What NAICS code applies?
NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Which agency issued this notice?
Department of Transportation.
Where is the official notice?
The link under Official notice opens the source listing.