Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    Transit Innovation Evaluation Program (TIEP)

    Sol. TIEP2026Sources SoughtSet-aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)WASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Mar 27, 2026
    POSTED
    Mar 13, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541611
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    6955
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration is seeking vendors for the Transit Innovation Evaluation Program (TIEP). This program aims to enhance evaluation quality and efficiency in the transit sector, fulfilling federal requirements for independent evaluations of demonstration projects. Vendors with expertise in public transportation evaluation are encouraged to participate.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    TIEP2026
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Set-Aside
    Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
    Posted Date
    March 13, 2026
    Response Deadline
    March 27, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541611AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    6955
    Contract Code
    6955
    Primary Contact
    Tennile Palmer
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20590
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The United States (U.S.) Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking vendors to assist with Transit Innovation Evaluation Program (TIEP) as described in the attached Statement of Objectives (SOO). The Transit Innovation Evaluation Program (TIEP) improves the timeliness, quality, and efficiency of evaluation and rapid-response research across the transit sector. It fulfills the federal statutory requirement (49 U.S.C. § 5312(e)(4)) for independent evaluation of demonstration projects under the Public Transportation Innovation Program and supports evidence-based decision-making through ad hoc research on emerging transit challenges. The program relies on evaluation experts with public transportation industry experience to effectively conduct evaluations and address emerging research priorities in a timely manner.

    Key dates

    1. March 13, 2026Posted Date
    2. March 27, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Transit Innovation Evaluation Program (TIEP) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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