Develop, Update, and Deliver Training for the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Structures Program Area

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), through its National Highway Institute training arm, is seeking multiple contractors to develop, update, and deliver comprehensive training solutions for its Structures Program Area. The procurement encompasses instructor-led training, virtual instructor-led training, web-based courses, web conference training, and supplemental reference materials covering topics such as bridge inspection, load rating, maintenance, and preservation. Key requirements include employing subject matter experts to author materials using instructional design principles, ensuring Section 508 compliance, conducting needs assessments, pilot testing courses, incorporating participant feedback, and delivering a minimum of 15 training sessions annually. The contract will utilize a multiple award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) structure, and while specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, the labor categories identified suggest evaluation will assess contractor capabilities in program management, instructional systems design, graphics design, technical writing, IT support, and structures engineering expertise. The solicitation was announced on September 23, 2022, with draft RFP documents released on October 28, 2022, and the final solicitation was expected to be posted on SAM.gov.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and represents a competitive opportunity for unrestricted bidders. Five incumbent contractors are currently providing these services under existing contracts: Collins Engineering (DTFH6117D00032), Greenman Pedersen (DTFH6117D00033), Consor Engineers (DTFH6117D00034), Michael Baker (DTFH6117D00036), and WSP USA (DTFH6117D00037). The total contract ceiling across all multiple awards is $49.5 million, with a five-year period of performance initially structured as a 60-month ordering period. The contract requires contractors to provide multiple labor categories billed at varying rates depending on experience level, including Program Managers, Project Managers, Graphics Designers, Learning Management Specialists, Instructional Systems Designers, Structures Engineers, Technical Writers, and 508 Compliance Specialists. Successful contractors must demonstrate capability to serve state departments of transportation, local agencies, FHWA employees, and industry partners with learner-centric, effective instruction utilizing emerging educational technologies.