Opportunity Information: Apply for DTFH6114H00019
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- The DOT Federal Highway Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Development of the Rolling Wheel Deflectometer" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.200 Highway Research and Development Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 22, 2014 and posted on Aug 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $625,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $625,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a sole source requirement with application eligibility limited to Applied Research Associates.
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Opportunity Summary:
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) offered a discretionary funding opportunity titled "Development of the Rolling Wheel Deflectometer" (Funding Opportunity Number DTFH6114H00019) under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200). The goal of this effort was to continue advancing the Rolling Wheel Deflectometer (RWD) technology so it could become a practical, agency-ready tool for measuring highway pavement structural capacity. In plain terms, FHWA wanted to push the device beyond earlier development stages and into something transportation agencies could realistically use in day-to-day pavement evaluation and maintenance planning, with an emphasis on improving pavement upkeep decisions and supporting transportation safety.
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that FHWA expected to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back. The project’s scope centered on additional research and development needed to make both the hardware and the associated measurement/analysis technology usable and reliable for Federal, state, and local highway agencies across the United States. The underlying purpose was to enable accurate structural capacity measurements on highways, which can help agencies prioritize rehabilitation, schedule maintenance at the right time, and reduce risks associated with pavement failure or degraded roadway conditions.
This opportunity was explicitly a sole-source requirement, meaning eligibility to apply was limited to one organization: Applied Research Associates (ARA). As a result, while the public listing appears like other competitive grant announcements, it was not an open competition. The funding amount reflected a single expected award, with an estimated total funding level of $625,000 and an award ceiling of $625,000 (with no stated minimum award floor). Cost sharing or matching was required, indicating the recipient would need to contribute resources alongside the federal funds, although the specific cost-share percentage is not provided in the summary data.
Key dates associated with the notice show it was posted and created on August 22, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 10, 2014, and an archive date of October 10, 2014. The activity category was transportation, aligning with FHWA’s mission and the program’s focus on highway research and development. For administrative questions or issues accessing the full announcement at the time, the listed point of contact was Robert McNamara, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 202-366-4087 or by email at robert.m.mcnamara@dot.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Development of the Rolling Wheel Deflectometer."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DTFH6114H00019.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This discretionary funding opportunity was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It was offered under the Highway Research and Development Program (CFDA 20.200).
What is the main goal of the project?
The goal was to continue advancing Rolling Wheel Deflectometer (RWD) technology so it could become a practical, agency-ready tool for measuring highway pavement structural capacity.
In practical terms, what was FHWA trying to achieve?
FHWA aimed to move the RWD beyond earlier development stages into something transportation agencies could realistically use for day-to-day pavement evaluation and maintenance planning, with an emphasis on improving pavement upkeep decisions and supporting transportation safety.
What is the Rolling Wheel Deflectometer (RWD) intended to measure?
The RWD is intended to measure highway pavement structural capacity.
Why are pavement structural capacity measurements important?
Accurate structural capacity measurements can help agencies prioritize rehabilitation, schedule maintenance at the right time, and reduce risks associated with pavement failure or degraded roadway conditions.
What type of award was used for this opportunity?
The award was structured as a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates FHWA expected to have substantial involvement during the project rather than simply issuing a grant and stepping back.
What work was included in the scope described in the summary?
The scope focused on additional research and development needed to make both the RWD hardware and the associated measurement/analysis technology usable and reliable for Federal, state, and local highway agencies across the United States.
Was this opportunity open to all applicants?
No. The notice states it was explicitly a sole-source requirement, so it was not an open competition.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to a single organization: Applied Research Associates (ARA).
If it was listed publicly, why was it not competitive?
Although it appeared in public listings like other grant announcements, the summary information indicates it was a sole-source requirement limited to one organization.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding level was $625,000.
What was the award ceiling?
The award ceiling was $625,000.
Was a minimum award amount stated?
No minimum award floor was stated in the summary data.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching was required, meaning the recipient would need to contribute resources in addition to federal funds.
Did the summary specify the required cost-share percentage?
No. The summary indicates cost sharing was required but does not provide a specific percentage.
What was the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category was transportation.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice shows it was posted (and created) on August 22, 2014.
What was the closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was September 10, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was October 10, 2014.
Who was the point of contact listed for administrative questions?
The listed point of contact was Robert McNamara, Contract Specialist.
How could applicants or interested parties contact the point of contact?
Robert McNamara could be reached by phone at 202-366-4087 or by email at robert.m.mcnamara@dot.gov.
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