Appendix A-AMR Broad Agency Announcement 2025 White Paper Example

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Phase I White Paper Example

TITLE OF INNOVATION OR TECHNOLOGY

Identify Innovation Topic Area(s) Being Addressed
(Contract/State Allocation)
White Papers are limited to 6 pages excluding cover page

What is the transportation challenge being addressed?

INSTRUCTIONS: Describe why the proposed innovation is needed to address a current challenge in the transportation industry.

Provide a brief description of the innovation.

INSTRUCTIONS: Describe the proposed innovation to be tested/evaluated and how the innovation meets the objectives of the program; Discuss any existing or potential synergies with other technologies or innovations.

Describe how the innovation supports one of the innovation topic areas listed in Appendix C.

INSTRUCTIONS: Explain how the proposed innovation addresses the Department and FHWA strategic initiatives and national goals referenced in Appendix C of the BAA; Reference the points included in the BAA where applicable

How does the innovation produce a significant advancement to conventional practice?

INSTRUCTIONS: Explain how a more widespread use of the proposed innovation will advance the current practice when the innovation is market ready; connect the response to the Department and FHWA strategic initiatives and goals referenced in Appendix C of the BAA.

What is the national demand for the innovation?

INSTRUCTIONS: Describe any market research conducted about the proposed innovation that explains the current market place and anticipated market demand following inclusion in the AMR program. Explain whether the innovation is applicable in diverse settings (e.g., urban/rural, large and small states/regions, diverse climates and conditions) and identify any State DOTs or other transportation organizations that are committed to participating or partnering in the Work Plan for this proposal (e.g., field assessment and evaluation activities, inclusion on a transportation project, etc.)

What is the current Technology Readiness Level (TRL) for the innovation or technology? What TRL will the innovation or technology achieve after AMR activities? Support your answer.

INSTRUCTIONS: Indicate the proposed innovation’s present TRL with supporting explanation (e.g., provide a summary of a previously conducted TRL assessments or other evaluations that identify the status of the proposed innovation). Identify any operational parameters/conditions and any obstacles or challenges encountered in getting the innovation to a market-proven state. State the anticipated TRL achieved through the conduct of the AMR activities Refer to the FHWA’s Technology Readiness Level Guidebook as necessary.