Exploratory Advanced Research (EAR) Program Broad Agency Announcement Digital Twins
Forecast New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Department of Transportation
- 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
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- David Kuehn david.kuehn@dot.gov
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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