Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program Broad Agency Announcement Digital Twins

Forecast New Requirement Updated

Agency
Solicitation expected
Estimated value
$2,000,000 to $4,900,000
Set-aside
No set-aside

Forecast facts

Anticipated award
Not on record
NAICS code
541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Forecast number
52053
Points of contact

Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.

About this forecast

The Federal Highway Administration's Exploratory Advanced Research program is soliciting research proposals focused on digital twins, with an estimated solicitation release on March 31, 2027. The program funds longer-term, higher-risk breakthrough research with potential for transformational improvements to transportation system planning, construction, renewal, and operations, including safety, congestion reduction, and environmental sustainability.

The Department of Transportation anticipates making up to four multi-year awards in the estimated range of $2 million to $4.9 million. This is a full and open competition under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences). David Kuehn, Program Manager at DOT, is the point of contact at david.kuehn@dot.gov or 202-493-3414.

Forecast text

The FHWA Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) program focuses on longer-term and higher-risk breakthrough research with the potential for transformational improvements to plan, build, renew, and operate safe, congestion free, and environmentally sound transportation systems. The EAR program anticipates soliciting for research proposals on digital twins and making up to four, multi-year awards. This is a continuation of procurement forecast FHWA_2026_052.

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