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 services for developing, maintaining, and supporting ITS multimodal standards. Responses are due May 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is solely for informational, market research, and planning purposes. The FHWA seeks to determine industry capability to develop, evolve, and validate non-proprietary, consensus-based mobility standards. The primary objective is to develop, maintain, update, and promote multimodal ITS standards, with a secondary objective to support their deployment. Key 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.
Key Requirements & Capabilities
Respondents should demonstrate capabilities in:
- Developing and maintaining non-proprietary standards using rigorous systems engineering.
- Leading consensus and stakeholder management through transparent processes.
- Overseeing technical validation and verification of standards.
- Strategic coordination of standards development with R&D and operational tests.
- Managing multiple task orders under an IDIQ-style contract.
- Strategic Planning, Rigorous Financial Control, Process Governance, and Process 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, 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.
Submission Details & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Product/Service Code: B544 - Technology Studies
- Response Due Date: May 13, 2026, by 2:00 PM Local Time (Washington, DC)
- Submission Method: 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 Requirements: PDF, 8.5"x11" paper, maximum 15 pages (including cover page, TOC), size 11 font or larger (except tables/graphics).
Important Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not commit the Government to any future contract actions. Responses are not offers and will not be compensated. Not responding does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Proprietary information must be clearly marked. The cover page must include specific company information (name, POC, UEI, NAICS, size, socioeconomic status, etc.).
Contact Information
- Primary: Malik Arnold (malik.arnold@dot.gov, (202) 366-4106)
- Secondary: Daniel Confer (daniel.confer@dot.gov, (202) 366-0730)