Technical Support Services for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- DTFH6121R00004
- Agency
- Federal Highway Administration Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- PSC
- AS11 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research
- Place of performance
- Washington DC 20590 USA
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Federal Highway Administration intends to award multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contracts to provide technical support services to the Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office. Services will include subject matter expertise in emerging technologies, data access, cybersecurity, automation, mobility programs, and policy support. Contractors must demonstrate experience in program management, systems engineering, international and government domains. Evaluation will consider technical approach and past performance on similar efforts. Proposals are due April 22, 2021.
There is no set-aside designated. NAICS code 541990 for professional scientific and technical services applies. Potential ordering for the five-year contracts totals $200 million to be shared across awardees. Key support functions involve up to 25 specialists in areas such as engineering, planning, freight, and economics, as well as administrative and research staff.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
This is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP). This is a Pre-Solicitation notice (synopsis) for a full and open competitive procurement posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.203, with respect to the mandatory requirement for a 15-day pre-solicitation notification. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has a requirement entitled, “Intelligent Transportation Systems - Joint Program Office’s (ITS-JPO) Intelligent Transportation Systems Technical Support Services.”
ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE(S)
The FHWA intends to award two or more indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts allowing for Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Labor Hour (LH) Task Orders. The anticipated contract ordering period will 60 months (5 years), with a total ordering ceiling of $200,000,000, shared across all anticipated contracts.
NAICS CODE
The NAICS of 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, if applicable to the anticipated acquisition.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE and SCOPE
The objective of the anticipated contracts is to provide subject matter expertise, skills and capabilities, and contextual experience to assist in delivering the ITS Program in the following program areas:
ITS-Specific Expertise:
- Emerging and Enabling Technologies
- Data Access and Exchanges
- Cybersecurity for ITS
- Automation;
- Complete Trip (ITS4US)
- Accelerating ITS Deployment
- ITS Evaluation
- ITS Professional Capacity Building
- ITS Architecture and Standards
- ITS Communications
Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities in the following broad areas:
- Program and Project Management Support
- Data Management and Support
- Technical Analysis Support
- Systems Engineering Support
- Policy, Institutional, Regulatory and Legal Support;
- Business Planning and Financial Services Support
- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Telecommunications Spectrum Support; and
- Communications and Outreach Support.
Contextual Experience in the following broad areas:
- International
- US Government Legislative and Executive Branches
- Regional, State and Local/Tribal Governments;
- Innovative Research Identification and Delivery
- Technology Transfer and Training (T3)
- Requirements Development Support
- Program management, Startup and Transition.
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supervision, and other items and services necessary to provide technical and programmatic support services, on a task order basis, in support of the mission of the ITS JPO. The Contractor shall analyze technical, programmatic, and administrative issues and provide technical support as required by the ITS JPO, other operating USDOT Administrations, and other stakeholders who partner in the JPO’s mission and vision.
The Contractor shall also be required to conduct special studies on policy and technical matters, research and evaluations related to and in support of the ITS JPO’s program activities that raise awareness and understanding of ITS technologies and services, including (but not limited to) development and use of technical tools, including models and computer aided instruction; develop and apply modeling, data analysis and other analytical techniques, technology transfer and technical assistance, including development and delivery of training, to state and local transportation professionals; and for program assessment including project evaluation, performance measurement and process improvement.
In addition, the Contractor shall be required to work with ITS JPO partners and stakeholders to support and coordinate programs and activities. However, all decision-making and program management authority shall remain with the Government.
SOLICITATION
The solicitation will be released electronically only via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as BetaSAM.gov or https://beta.sam.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation or questions will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to go to https://beta.sam.gov under Solicitation No. 693JJ321R000004 to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.
NO OTHER PROCUREMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
4/1/2021 Update:
A DRAFT version of the RFP has been attached to this notice for comment. All comments are due by 4:00PM (Eastern) on April 22, 2021. Please see attached DRAFT RFP and DRAFT RFP Attachment J.1 for more details.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT MAKE AN AWARD AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE AND/OR THE INTERESTED OFFEROR’S RESPONSE. This is a DRAFT RFP issued for information and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR 15.201. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT MAKE AN AWARD AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE AND/OR THE INTERESTED OFFEROR’S RESPONSE. This is a DRAFT RFP issued for information and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR 15.201.
Update #2 ·
This is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP). This is a Pre-Solicitation notice (synopsis) for a full and open competitive procurement posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.203, with respect to the mandatory requirement for a 15-day pre-solicitation notification. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has a requirement entitled, “Intelligent Transportation Systems - Joint Program Office’s (ITS-JPO) Intelligent Transportation Systems Technical Support Services.”
ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE(S)
The FHWA intends to award two or more indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts allowing for Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Labor Hour (LH) Task Orders. The anticipated contract ordering period will 60 months (5 years), with a total ordering ceiling of $200,000,000, shared across all anticipated contracts.
NAICS CODE
The NAICS of 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, if applicable to the anticipated acquisition.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE and SCOPE
The objective of the anticipated contracts is to provide subject matter expertise, skills and capabilities, and contextual experience to assist in delivering the ITS Program in the following program areas:
ITS-Specific Expertise:
- Emerging and Enabling Technologies
- Data Access and Exchanges
- Cybersecurity for ITS
- Automation;
- Complete Trip (ITS4US)
- Accelerating ITS Deployment
- ITS Evaluation
- ITS Professional Capacity Building
- ITS Architecture and Standards
- ITS Communications
Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities in the following broad areas:
- Program and Project Management Support
- Data Management and Support
- Technical Analysis Support
- Systems Engineering Support
- Policy, Institutional, Regulatory and Legal Support;
- Business Planning and Financial Services Support
- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Telecommunications Spectrum Support; and
- Communications and Outreach Support.
Contextual Experience in the following broad areas:
- International
- US Government Legislative and Executive Branches
- Regional, State and Local/Tribal Governments;
- Innovative Research Identification and Delivery
- Technology Transfer and Training (T3)
- Requirements Development Support
- Program management, Startup and Transition.
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supervision, and other items and services necessary to provide technical and programmatic support services, on a task order basis, in support of the mission of the ITS JPO. The Contractor shall analyze technical, programmatic, and administrative issues and provide technical support as required by the ITS JPO, other operating USDOT Administrations, and other stakeholders who partner in the JPO’s mission and vision.
The Contractor shall also be required to conduct special studies on policy and technical matters, research and evaluations related to and in support of the ITS JPO’s program activities that raise awareness and understanding of ITS technologies and services, including (but not limited to) development and use of technical tools, including models and computer aided instruction; develop and apply modeling, data analysis and other analytical techniques, technology transfer and technical assistance, including development and delivery of training, to state and local transportation professionals; and for program assessment including project evaluation, performance measurement and process improvement.
In addition, the Contractor shall be required to work with ITS JPO partners and stakeholders to support and coordinate programs and activities. However, all decision-making and program management authority shall remain with the Government.
SOLICITATION
The solicitation will be released electronically only via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as BetaSAM.gov or https://beta.sam.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation or questions will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to go to https://beta.sam.gov under Solicitation No. 693JJ321R000004 to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.
NO OTHER PROCUREMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
4/1/2021 Update:
A DRAFT version of the RFP has been attached to this notice for comment. Please see attached DRAFT RFP and DRAFT RFP Attachment J.1 for more details.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT MAKE AN AWARD AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE AND/OR THE INTERESTED OFFEROR’S RESPONSE. This is a DRAFT RFP issued for information and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR 15.201. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP). THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT MAKE AN AWARD AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE AND/OR THE INTERESTED OFFEROR’S RESPONSE. This is a DRAFT RFP issued for information and planning purposes only in accordance with FAR 15.201.
Update #1 ·
This is NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP). This is a Pre-Solicitation notice (synopsis) for a full and open competitive procurement posted in accordance with FAR Part 5.203, with respect to the mandatory requirement for a 15-day pre-solicitation notification. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has a requirement entitled, “Intelligent Transportation Systems - Joint Program Office’s (ITS-JPO) Intelligent Transportation Systems Technical Support Services.”
ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE(S)
The FHWA intends to award two or more indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts allowing for Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M), and Labor Hour (LH) Task Orders. The anticipated contract ordering period will 60 months (5 years), with a total ordering ceiling of $200,000,000, shared across all anticipated contracts.
NAICS CODE
The NAICS of 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, if applicable to the anticipated acquisition.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE and SCOPE
The objective of the anticipated contracts is to provide subject matter expertise, skills and capabilities, and contextual experience to assist in delivering the ITS Program in the following program areas:
ITS-Specific Expertise:
- Emerging and Enabling Technologies
- Data Access and Exchanges
- Cybersecurity for ITS
- Automation;
- Complete Trip (ITS4US)
- Accelerating ITS Deployment
- ITS Evaluation
- ITS Professional Capacity Building
- ITS Architecture and Standards
- ITS Communications
Knowledge, Skills and Capabilities in the following broad areas:
- Program and Project Management Support
- Data Management and Support
- Technical Analysis Support
- Systems Engineering Support
- Policy, Institutional, Regulatory and Legal Support;
- Business Planning and Financial Services Support
- Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Telecommunications Spectrum Support; and
- Communications and Outreach Support.
Contextual Experience in the following broad areas:
- International
- US Government Legislative and Executive Branches
- Regional, State and Local/Tribal Governments;
- Innovative Research Identification and Delivery
- Technology Transfer and Training (T3)
- Requirements Development Support
- Program management, Startup and Transition.
The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supervision, and other items and services necessary to provide technical and programmatic support services, on a task order basis, in support of the mission of the ITS JPO. The Contractor shall analyze technical, programmatic, and administrative issues and provide technical support as required by the ITS JPO, other operating USDOT Administrations, and other stakeholders who partner in the JPO’s mission and vision.
The Contractor shall also be required to conduct special studies on policy and technical matters, research and evaluations related to and in support of the ITS JPO’s program activities that raise awareness and understanding of ITS technologies and services, including (but not limited to) development and use of technical tools, including models and computer aided instruction; develop and apply modeling, data analysis and other analytical techniques, technology transfer and technical assistance, including development and delivery of training, to state and local transportation professionals; and for program assessment including project evaluation, performance measurement and process improvement.
In addition, the Contractor shall be required to work with ITS JPO partners and stakeholders to support and coordinate programs and activities. However, all decision-making and program management authority shall remain with the Government.
SOLICITATION
The solicitation will be released electronically only via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as BetaSAM.gov or https://beta.sam.gov. As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation or questions will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to go to https://beta.sam.gov under Solicitation No. 693JJ321R000004 to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release.
NO OTHER PROCUREMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFP DTFH6121R00004 DRAFT.pdf | ||
| DRAFT RFP Attachment J.1.pdf | ||
| 0 - RFP DTFH6121R00004 DRAFT.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Support Services for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) | Award Notice | |
| Technical Support Services for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) | Award Notice | |
| Technical Support Services for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) | Solicitation | |
| Technical Support Services for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Technical Support Services for the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO) | Pre-Solicitation |
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