Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) – Primary Sampling Units (PSU) Operations Center
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, intends to issue a solicitation for the Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) – Primary Sampling Units (PSU) Operations Center. This Full and Open Competition contract will support the National Center for Statistics and Analysis by operating and maintaining the CISS PSUs and PSU Operations Center. The objective is to collect nationally representative crash data for vehicle safety research, policy development, and program evaluation. Proposals are anticipated to be due June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide support for the PSU Operations Center (PSUOC) for NHTSA’s CISS. Key responsibilities include:
- Operational oversight of personnel at seventy-three (73) CISS PSUs, including sixty-five (65) currently operational and eight (8) additional units anticipated in 2027.
- Administrative management of work locations.
- Execution of standardized crash data collection activities using CISS Data Systems. This effort is crucial for collecting data used in vehicle safety research, policy development, and program evaluation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
- NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Period of Performance: Anticipated 66 months from award, comprising a three-year base period and multiple one-year and six-month option periods.
- Anticipated Effective Date: September 27, 2026
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about May 2026
- Anticipated Proposal Due: June 29, 2026
- Anticipated Award: Prior to September 27, 2026
Submission & Eligibility
- The solicitation will be posted electronically via SAM.gov. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates, amendments, and additional information.
- No requests for advance copies will be honored.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an informational synopsis and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government anticipates making the award in advance of September 27, 2026, to ensure continuity of operations.