Synopsis_for_DTFH6114R00030.docx

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 in response to the mandatory requirement for a 15 day pre-solicitation notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Federal Highway Administration’s intent to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition to procure the services of a contractor to conduct a study entitled, “Integrating 3D Digital Models into Asset Management.”

As a result of this solicitation, the FHWA intends to award one contract. The anticipated period of performance will be 24 months.

The overall objective of this study is to gather, analyze, and distill data to determine the current state of the practice for using 3D digital modeling in asset management (6D) and, based on this, develop best practice recommendations for the development of standards and specifications that provide for 6D usage. The activities for accomplishing these goals fall under the following broad categories:

· Project Kickoff;

· Perform Literature Review, Synthesis and Research;

· Develop of Draft Report;

· Incorporation of Comments;”

· Final Report.

The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.gov to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.

Any questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to Guang Zeng, Contract Specialist, via email at Guang.Zeng @dot.gov. A secondary point of contact is the Contracting Officer, Robin Hobbs via email at Robin.Hobbs@dot.gov.