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U.S. DOT’s Small Business Innovation Research Program Solicitation Now Open
The FY26 Phase I solicitation is open from Wednesday, June 3, 2026 through Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
U.S. DOT’s Small Business Innovation Research Program FY26 Phase I Solicitation Period is Now Open
A simulated Boeing 737 flight deck navigation display depicting an aircraft (unfilled white triangle) on a published instrument departure procedure (magenta line) with a traffic aircraft overlay from the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (filled cyan diamond). The display indicates that the traffic aircraft is just 200 feet below the aircraft and climbing.
How do we help FAA keep the skies safe as air traffic grows?
Elevating Air Traffic Safety and Efficiency during Departure with Flight Deck Insights
Air traffic control worker
We're partnering with FAA to modernize how aviation data moves across the NAS—and the impact will be felt by every traveler. Learn more.
Enhancing Aviation Data Sharing
Value of U.S. transit assets in an state of good report (SGR) vs. backlog by asset type, 2022 (U.S. DOT Volpe Center)
How does U.S. DOT ensure every federal dollar strengthens our nation’s roads and transit?
Surface Transportation Infrastructure Investment Modeling
Aerial view of city traffic intersection with many cars and navigation system symbols
Learn how we're helping U.S. DOT move one step closer to a resilient system that keeps us moving—even if GPS is disrupted.
Executing Rapid Phase of the U.S. DOT Complementary PNT Action Plan: One Step Closer to User Adoption
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