Collecting Eye Tracking and Vehicle Kinematics Data from Alternative Intersection and Interchange Sites
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (693JJ3-26-SS-0015) for "Collecting Eye Tracking and Vehicle Kinematics Data from Alternative Intersection and Interchange Sites." This market research aims to identify qualified sources for a future Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order. Responses are due by June 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The objective is to develop a naturalistic driving dataset to support research evaluating the safety and operational performance of selected Alternative Intersection and Interchange (AII) designs and to determine optimal design parameters. The contractor will be responsible for:
- Identifying up to 15 AII sites across three geographic regions.
- Planning data collection routes.
- Recruiting at least 25 local drivers per region.
- Collecting eye-tracking and vehicle kinematics data using a dash-mounted eye tracker.
- Writing a final report.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (anticipates FFP purchase order with Cost-Reimbursable travel CLIN)
- Duration: Anticipated 24 months from award
- Set-Aside: None specified (all potential sources, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond)
- NAICS Code: 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $19.5 million.
- Response Due: June 9, 2026
- Published: May 28, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capabilities statement package, not exceeding 2 pages. Submissions must address specific questions regarding NAICS code appropriateness, GSA contract availability, business size/status, and any additional relevant information.
Additional Notes
This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations, but for planning purposes only. The government will not pay for any information or responses submitted. Classified material, marketing materials, slide presentations, or technical papers must NOT be submitted.