Request For Proposals
SBRA is undertaking a range of research activities to advance the manufactured housing industry by growing market share, improving home performance, and leveraging its inherent affordability advantage. As part of this effort, the SBRA Board of Directors selected five priority projects for detailed scoping. We are now requesting proposals from qualified consultants — including academics, technology providers, and industry experts to lead investigations.
Automated In-Plant Inspections
Identify strategies for AI-enabled automated production inspection and digital QA that improve quality, reduce rework and service costs, enhance efficiency, and improve customer satisfaction.
Posted Date: June XX, 2026
Closing Date: July XX, 2026
MH Attainability Training for Local Regulators
Prepare a toolkit and training curriculum for local governments to successfully remove barriers to manufactured housing, thereby expanding the market for existing products.
Posted Date: June XX, 2026
Closing Date: July XX, 2026
Optimized Floor and Chassis
MH floors are quality challenged due to the difficulty installing insulation, ducts, and air sealing. The bottom liner is vulnerable to damage during transport and installation.
Floor quality is important to earn local jurisdiction confidence. This project will develop and test options to improve MH floor assembly quality.
Posted Date: June XX, 2026
Closing Date: July XX, 2026
Optimized Foundation Solutions
The quality, durability and aesthetics of MH pier and ground anchor foundations are perceived as inferior to permanent foundations. As a result, jurisdictions mandate IRC foundations, eliminating MH market advantage. This project will test and develop low-cost IRC compliant MH foundations.
Posted Date: June XX, 2026
Closing Date: July XX, 2026
High-R Assemblies
Develop practical, durable, and cost-effective solutions for high performance MH envelopes. Address past challenges in achieving cost-effectiveness and compatibility with MH production processes by targeting solutions to specific thermal weak points.
Posted Date: June XX, 2026
Closing Date: July XX, 2026