FHWA co-sponsorship through a supplemental contribution to PIARC to support the Special Project on Digital Twins Global Progress: Real-World Practices and Outcomes in the Road and Mobility Sector.

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking a sole source provider to support the Special Project on Digital Twins Global Progress: Real-World Practices and Outcomes in the Road and Mobility Sector. The project aims to provide a synthesis of definitions, standards, and use cases for Digital Twins, as well as identify challenges and opportunities for implementation. The key questions this project will address include the definition of Digital Twins, the relationship between Digital Twins and BIM, and the current use of Digital Twins models in the Road and Mobility Sector. • The project will provide a literature review and a report on Digital Twins. • The project will identify best practices for informing stakeholders and standardization and interoperability for Digital Twins. • The project will explore the integration of Digital Twins with CAVs and new business models for road operators and national road administrations. • The project will be funded through a supplemental contribution to PIARC. • The U.S. is a member of PIARC, and FHWA is responsible for developing the country's technical and material contributions to this effort.