The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The U.S. Department of Transportation needs small businesses to submit innovative research offers for various transportation-related projects.
Key Details
The U.S. Department of Transportation is looking for innovative research proposals in response to the solicitation topics, which cover various transportation-related projects. The topics include Edge AI-V2X Integrated Practical Solutions for Congestion Prevention and Mitigation, Automated Mobile Catch-basin Inspection System, Mobile High-Power Emergency BESS De-energizer System for Rail Vehicle Propulsion, Person-Centered, Carefree, Complete Trip Planning - Powered by AI, and Freight Corridor Predictive Intelligence.
What's the contract structure and timeline?
The contract is a Phase I solicitation under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. The Phase I final report is expected to be submitted after the proposal deadline.
How will they pick the winner?
The evaluation basis is not specified in the notice.
When and how do you bid?
Bids are due on July 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the U.S. DOT SBIR program website.
Routine research opportunity - low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business (total small business set-aside)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check the U.S. DOT SBIR program website for the solicitation and any related documents.
- Review the solicitation topics and ensure your business qualifies as a small business in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR); 13 CFR 121.702.
- Attend the pre-proposal webinar on June 9, 2026, from 2:00-3:00 PM Eastern Time.