Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Data Initiative
Overview
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PSC
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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 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) intends to solicit a Firm-Fixed Price Contract for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Data Initiative. This effort, conducted as a full and open competition, aims to identify and prototype high-priority solutions to data-related challenges limiting AI application in TSMO. The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or around June 25, 2026, and will be open for proposals for 45 days.
Scope of Work
This initiative focuses on developing an AI TSMO Data framework for the Office of Safety and Operations Research and Development (HRSO) in partnership with the Intelligent Transportation System Joint Program Office (ITS-JPO). The primary goal is to address data-related hurdles that currently impede the effective application of AI in TSMO, through identification and prototyping of solutions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract (anticipated)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition (no specific set-aside)
- Product/Service Code: AS12 - Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Applied Research
- Synopsis Published: June 10, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or around June 25, 2026 (15 days after synopsis posting)
- Anticipated Proposal Period: 45 days from solicitation release (specific due date to be provided with solicitation)
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. Further instructions, including the specific due date and time for proposals, will be provided when the solicitation is officially released. Interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for the upcoming solicitation. Primary contact for this opportunity is Vivian Riboli (Vivian.Riboli@dot.gov), with Amalia Rodezno (amalia.rodezno@dot.gov) as a secondary contact.