SAM #693JJ3-26-SS-0016

Technical Support Services for FHWA Safety and Operations Research

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development (HRSO) at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center is seeking qualified sources for technical support services to advance highway safety research. - Government Buyer: - Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) - Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development (HRSO) - Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Technical support services for research on: - Traffic crash causes and injury severity - Safety countermeasures and operational practices - Applications of artificial intelligence in safety - Human factors, intersection and pedestrian safety - Motorcycle safety, roadway departure, speed management, visibility, geometric design - Intelligent transportation systems and emerging vehicle automation technologies - Services include analysis, technical advice, research lifecycle development, and technology transfer - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on science- and data-driven approaches to safety - Ability to respond to task orders on short notice (2-4 per month) - Support for ongoing and emerging research priorities in highway safety

Description

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for a series of anticipated contracts/task order awards capable of providing Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development (HRSO) located at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information for planning purposes, regarding (1) the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform all or some of the work described below; and (2) the size classification of the available and capable sources relative to the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition.

The objectives of this requirement are to support and conduct research on why traffic crashes occur, to understand the factors that influence injury severity, and to identify the operational conditions that affect overall safety performance. The research will advance science‑ and data‑driven approaches to developing countermeasures that address the underlying causes of crashes, including operational practices and emerging vehicle automation technologies that can enhance safety and reduce crash risk.  The Contractor shall furnish non-personal technical support to continue and advance innovation to perform the activities described under this contract titled, “Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development.”

See Sources Sought Notice attached for more information. 

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