Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Program Engineering Services Contract (LPES)

The Federal Highway Administration intends to solicit a multi-award IDIQ contract for Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) Program Engineering Services, with a sources sought notice response deadline of August 5, 2026. No set-aside applies. FHWA anticipates awarding an estimated $16 million total contract value over a period of performance of up to five years, with task orders awarded on a competitive basis.

Place of performance is the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center in McLean, Virginia. Contractors must provide all necessary facilities, trained personnel, and subject matter experts to execute LTPP data collection, storage, and presentation for both historical and newly acquired pavement performance datasets, conduct comprehensive data analysis, and deliver research insights translated into usable engineering tools, guidelines, and program products. Contractors are responsible for final delivery whether using their own data collection vehicles and equipment or procuring through third-party service providers.

Scope encompasses three primary areas: Pavement Performance Data Collection and Processing (automated pavement condition surveys, structural deflection testing using TSDD and FWD technologies, cloud-based database management, materials sampling, and data quality management); LTPP Dataset Development, Analysis, and Special Studies (AI-ready datasets compatible with AASHTOware Pavement ME Design software, advanced analytics, execution of the LTPP Data Analysis Plan, and engineering tool development); and Overall Engineering Support and Program Coordination (programmatic coordination, information dissemination, customer support, and accelerated pavement testing support).

Respondents must demonstrate expertise in pavement engineering, LTPP program operations, high-speed 3D pavement profiling, structural deflection testing, database and cloud engineering, advanced data analysis, and technical writing with statistical QC/QA capabilities. Capability statements must not exceed ten pages, double-spaced, in PDF format under 5MB, addressing organizational size under NAICS 541715, technical capabilities, federal contracting experience, ability to begin performance immediately, relevant facilities, and teaming arrangements. Submit responses to Tamiko.Aikens@dot.gov.