Identify Roadway Design and Infrastructure Factors Influencing ADAS Systems in Mitigating Rural Roadway Departure Crashes
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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) is conducting a Sources Sought (Notice 693JJ3-26-SS-0010) to identify qualified sources for a potential future contract titled "Identify Roadway Design and Infrastructure Factors Influencing ADAS Systems in Mitigating Rural Roadway Departure Crashes." This market research aims to gather information on capabilities related to assessing how roadway design and infrastructure impact Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in preventing rural roadway departure crashes. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice is for planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. The FHWA seeks to understand industry capabilities for a comprehensive review and assessment of geometric design elements and infrastructure factors that influence the performance of roadway departure (RwD) prevention ADAS technologies (e.g., Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Centering Assist (LCA)) on rural roads. The objective is to identify factors that contribute to or detract from ADAS effectiveness.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Type: Anticipated future single award Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with cost-reimbursable travel.
- NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (Small Business Size Standard: $19.5 million).
- Period of Performance: 30 months (24 months for completion, 6 months for review).
- Key Tasks: Project management, data collection and evaluation of roadway factors affecting ADAS, development of a technical report and presentation materials, and creation of outreach materials (journal paper/webinar).
Submission Requirements
- Submission Type: Capabilities statement (maximum 10 pages, 8.5x11 inches, 10pt font).
- Deadline: March 13, 2026.
- Submission Email: hcfa-31sri@dot.gov and jason.motala@dot.gov.
- Required Information: Company name, UEI, contact information, GSA schedule details (if applicable), business size/type (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB), employee count, statement on business status, prior/current experience, resources, capability to obtain DOT security clearances, and ability to begin performance.
Eligibility & Notes
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside for this Sources Sought; all potential sources, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond.
- This notice is for information gathering only and does not commit the Government to award a contract or pay for responses.
- Do not submit classified material, marketing materials, slide presentations, or technical papers.