UPDATE AND ENHANCE JOBMOD 4.0 TOOL, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Overview
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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), Office of Transportation Policy Studies (HPL), is conducting a market survey through this Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract. The requirement is to update and enhance the JOBMOD 4.0 tool, transitioning it from a Microsoft Excel-based platform to a transparent, automated Python-based system using Py-Shiny. This modernization aims to improve the tool used for assessing the employment impacts of highway construction spending. Responses are due by July 7th, 2026.
Scope of Work
The anticipated contract will require the contractor to develop JOBMOD 4.0, incorporating the latest Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) I-O tables, BLS National Compensation Survey data, and highway construction cost data. Key objectives include:
- JOBMOD Modernization: Develop a new, Python-based system, updating input-output accounts and refining technical coefficients using data like BidTabs.
- Data Integration: Automate the collection, cleaning, and verification of data from sources such as BEA, BLS, BidTabs, and RS Means.
- New Methodology: Design and build a new calculation framework, moving away from legacy formulas and implementing dynamic adjustments.
- User Interface: Develop a user-friendly, interactive Py-Shiny dashboard for data visualization and parameter adjustment.
- Documentation: Deliver comprehensive technical reports and policy briefs, ensuring FHWA staff can operate and maintain the model.
- Accessibility: Ensure all digital products meet Section 508 compliance standards.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (RFI for market research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Period of Performance: Twelve (12) months from the date of award.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: July 7th, 2026
- Published: June 10th, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested organizations should submit a Capability Statement (maximum 5 pages, excluding resumes) addressing:
- Corporate Information: Name, address, POC, SAM/UEI, size standard (under NAICS 541720), socio-economic classifications, and applicable governmentwide vehicles.
- Technical Capabilities: Describe experience in Python-based system design, data automation (BEA, BLS, BidTabs), economic engineering (calculating coefficients), interactive web dashboard development (Py-Shiny), and Section 508 compliance.
- Key Personnel: Provide resumes demonstrating experience in economic analysis (Input-Output models) and Python development (Shiny for Python framework).
- Relevant Similar Projects: Detail past experiences in economic modeling, Python software development, or transportation-related data analysis, noting federal government support and performance periods.
Additional Notes
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals.