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A -- INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) MODELS AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMS DUE 020695 POC Contact, Robert Valdes, HCP40-D, (202) 366-5779 The objective of this effort is to provide for the continued development of computerized models and simulation systems that provide a sound analytical basis for the assessment, analysis, and comparative evaluation of emerging and competing ITS concepts and technologies. This proposed effort expands the level of effort originally estimated by the FHWA and encompasses four general areas: 1) software systems development, 2) software systems enhancement and reengineering, 3) software systems integration, and 4) advanced computer technology insertion. The FHWA plans to negotiate a new contract with Kaman Sciences Corporation who was previously awarded the ''Models to Simulate IVHS Operations'' study. By virtue of being the ''Models to Stimulate IVHS Operations'' Contractor, Kaman Science possesses an institutional knowledge of the ITS Program, a hands-on code level familiarity with existing FHWA traffic simulations, and a program-oriented understanding and ability to implement those model changes that have to be made to enable their use in evaluating ITS concepts and systems. We have determined that Kaman Science Corporation is the only entity that has the necessary knowledge to complete the contract successfully. See Note 22. All responsible sources may submit a request for our future Request for Proposal (RFP). Those wishing to receive a copy of this future RFP must furnish two self-addressed gummed labels with the written request. No telephone or facsimile requests will be honored. All requests shall be submitted to the FHWA address shown above. These requests must include the solicitation number. Although this planned procurement is not a small business (SB) set- aside or a small disadvantaged business (SBD) set-aside, the FHWA encourages all SBs and SDBs to request a copy of the RFP. The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantated Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum credit is $500,000. For further information and application forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0013)

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