Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Multimodal Standards Development, Maintenance and Related Activities
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) / Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Multimodal Standards Development, Maintenance and Related Activities. This notice aims to identify organizations capable of providing comprehensive ITS standards support. Responses are due May 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This Sources Sought Notice is for informational and market research purposes only, not a commitment to a future contract. FHWA seeks to determine industry capability for developing, maintaining, and supporting ITS multimodal standards, including evolving existing content and developing new standards. The goal is to integrate emerging technologies into a vendor-neutral ITS architecture.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
The contractor will be responsible for:
- Developing and maintaining non-proprietary standards using a rigorous systems engineering process.
- Leading consensus and stakeholder management through a transparent process.
- Overseeing technical validation and verification of standards.
- Strategically coordinating standards development with R&D and operational tests.
Objectives
Primary objective: Develop, maintain, update, and promote multimodal ITS standards. Secondary objective: Support the deployment of multimodal ITS through industry consensus-based standards. Focus areas include Complete Trips, Complete Streets & Path Continuity, Digital Curb Interfaces, Multimodal Service Integration, and Center-to-Center (C2C)/Center-to-Traveler (C2T) Communications.
Required Capabilities
Respondents must demonstrate capabilities in:
- Managing multiple task orders under an IDIQ-style contract.
- Strategic Planning, Financial Control, Process Governance, and Improvement.
- Lifecycle Expertise (waterfall and agile models).
- Pre-Standardization Engineering and Architecture Alignment.
- Maintenance & Evolution of standards, including Change Request processes.
- Verification & Static Analysis, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Field Evaluation, and Certification Frameworks.
- Consensus Mediation, Public Sector Support, and Collaborative Management.
- Developer Support, Education & Outreach, and Marketing & Dissemination.
- Knowledge in specific ITS areas like Digital Curb Management, V2X, Complete Trips, C2C/C2T interfaces, and multimodal mobility services.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Issue Date: April 28, 2026
- Response Due: May 13, 2026, 2:00 PM Local Time (Washington, DC)
- Published: May 11, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Electronically to malik.arnold@dot.gov and daniel.confer@dot.gov.
- Email Subject Line: "693JJ3-26-SS-0012 - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Multimodal Standards Development, Maintenance and Related Activities"
- Format: PDF, 8.5"x11", max 15 pages (including cover, TOC), size 11 font or larger (except tables/graphics). Links to demonstrate expertise are permitted.
- Evaluation: Responses will inform future acquisition strategies; this is not an offer and cannot form a binding contract.
Additional Notes
Proprietary information must be clearly marked. The cover page must include company name, POC, UEI, NAICS, size, and socioeconomic status. The Government is also seeking feedback on the commerciality of the requirement.