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A -- ADVANCED TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ATMS) R&D AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAM SOL DTFH61-97-R-00055 DUE 062097 POC Sarah Fahy, Contract Specialist, HAM40-D, (202) 366-4106 On or about May 20, the FHWA anticipates issuance of an RFP for an "ATMS R&D and Systems Engineering Program," with anticipated proposal due date of June 20. FAXED REQUESTS FOR THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Instead, please request the solicitation by sending a letter and TWO SELF-ADDRESSED ADHESIVE LABELS to the point of contact listed. Cite the RFP number on a bottom corner of the labels. Using FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION, the FHWA plans to award a TASK ORDER TYPE contract under which the contractor will provide systems engineering, integration and technical requirements and analysis to the ATMS R&D Program in the following three areas. (1) Systems engineering, integration, application and sustainment of FHWA's Traffic Research Laboratory (TReL). This includes: (a) the elaboration and refinement of the TReL to meet the evolving needs of the ATMS R&D Program; (b) the application of the TReL to support the laboratory and field testing and evaluation of advanced traffic management andcontrol technologies and systems; and (c) the day-to-day operation, management and maintenance of TReL assets. (2) Development, integration, validation, maintenance, and configuration management of FHWA's TRAFfic (TRAF) R&D software. This includes: (a) providing for an uninterrupted flow of new, upgraded and validated TRAF models, simulation systems and support systems that provide a sound analytical basis for the assessment, analysis and comparative evaluation of emerging and competing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) concepts and systems, as well as traditional operational traffic improvement measures; and (b) implementing a configuration management and control program for FHWA's TRAF R&D software. (3) R&D technical requirements and analyses. This includes: (a) identifying and formulating requirements necessitating new R&D; (b) capitalizing on opportunities to incorporate advanced technologies and analysis techniques into new and on-going R&D efforts; (c) conducting technical analyses and prototyping in support of planned and on-going initiatives; (d) providing program planning and integration support; and (e) providing technical assistance and training in expediting the rapid transfer of proven R&D products and services from the laboratory to the field. To request this solicitation, send your written request, along with two self-addressed adhesive labels, to the point of contact at the address shown above. Cite the RFP number on a bottom corner of the labels. (0107)

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