Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Data Initiative

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) intends to issue a solicitation for a firm-fixed-price contract to support the Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Data initiative. Working in partnership with the Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office (ITS-JPO), the Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development requires the identification and prototyping of high-priority solutions for data-related challenges that currently limit the application of artificial intelligence to TSMO. This requirement is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AS12 for Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, and Rail; Applied Research.

This acquisition, identified by solicitation number 693JJ326R000012, is a full and open competition with no set-aside designated. The agency expects to release the formal solicitation 15 days after the publication of the presolicitation notice, allowing vendors a 45-day window to submit proposals. While the current response deadline is listed as June 25, 2026, the specific due date, time, and detailed submission instructions will be finalized within the forthcoming solicitation. Vivian Riboli serves as the point of contact for this effort.