# FTA Broad Agency Announcement (FY26) -- “Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, and Mobility in Public Transportation

Notice 9fac6a86bf4f4561bd8bd464284d6297 (solicitation 693195-26-BAA-0001) from TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF, 693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT, posted 2026-09-04, responses due 2026-10-20T03:59:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | 9fac6a86bf4f4561bd8bd464284d6297 |
| Solicitation number | 693195-26-BAA-0001 |
| Type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Agency | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier | FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION |
| Office | 693195 OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MGT |
| Posted | 2026-09-04T18:43:50.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-10-20T03:59:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | No Set aside used |
| NAICS | 541715 |
| PSC | AS12 |
| Place of performance | Washington, DC, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) solicits applied research projects to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of public transportation in the United States. Purpose: To solicit innovative applied research that reduces deployment risks, improves safety, lowers costs, and facilitates domestic transit manufacturing. Eligibility: This is an unrestricted solicitation; any responsible source (excluding Federal Government-owned businesses) may submit a concept paper. Teaming and collaboration are encouraged. Funding: Individual awards typically range between $150,000 and $500,000, subject to fund availability. While cost sharing is not always mandatory, projects including transit operator partnerships and cost sharing are preferred. Technology Readiness: Projects should focus on technology readiness levels (TRL) 3 through 6, with a preference for proof-of-concept testing (TRL 3).

## Sources

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