Award
Delivery Order #693JJ926F00121N
Research Contract on Surprise Characterization in ADS Operations Awarded to American Center for Mobility
Buyer
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Award Amount
$574,000.00
Ceiling
$574,000.00
Awarded
September 30, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 30, 2026 – Mar 30, 2029
Identifier
693JJ926F00121N
NAICS
541380
This award represents a significant delivery order contract granted to the American Center for Mobility, a prominent research institution specializing in automotive safety and vehicle electronic systems. The contract focuses on research related to the characterization of surprise in Automated Driving Systems (ADS) operations. Originating from a multi-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, this delivery order builds upon the ongoing vehicle safety research efforts under the previous award, which emphasized electronic system safety and vehicle occupant protection. The scope involves detailed investigations into unexpected events in ADS environments, aiming to enhance system reliability and safety. The contract is competitively sourced as part of an existing comprehensive research agreement initiated through solicitation number 693JJ9-20-R-000020. Performance is located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, spanning a multi-year period, marking a continued commitment to advancing automotive safety technologies through rigorous research programs.
Description
RESEARCH ON CHARACTERIZATION OF SURPRISE IN ADS OPERATIONS