Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) Continued Research
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 U.S. Department of Transportation (Volpe Center) has issued a Sources Sought notice for Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) Continued Research. This is a market research effort to identify qualified Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) capable of supporting ongoing and novel research initiatives. Responses are due February 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Overview
This notice serves as a market research tool to identify potential FFRDCs for continued research under the PARTS program. It is explicitly stated that this is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. The government will not compensate for any effort expended in responding.
Scope of Work / Areas of Interest
The selected FFRDC will support the government across five key task areas:
- Task 1: Partnership and Project Management: Developing updated Project Work Plans, managing governance rules, updating cooperative agreements with partners (including OEMs), onboarding new participants, and providing monthly progress briefings.
- Task 2: Data Ingestion, Management, Analysis and Research: Extending existing technical research, ingesting and incorporating data from various partners, and producing draft and final publishable research reports.
- Task 3: 2026 Communications: Preparing, reviewing, publishing, and presenting research-related materials, convening meetings, and briefing senior USDOT executives.
- Task 4: PARTS Novel Research Development & Execution: Developing and executing novel research for PARTS, including data identification, incorporation, and technical analyses.
- Task 5: Novel Research Development & Execution - Infrastructure: Developing and executing research focused on roadways infrastructure that complements PARTS, including data ingestion, analysis, and document preparation.
Submission Requirements
Interested FFRDCs must submit a written Statement of Capabilities demonstrating their experience and ability to provide the described services over the past five years. The response should include contract details, customer information, COR contact information, contract value and type, period of performance, and a description of products/services. The response must not exceed five pages, with text no smaller than 11-point.
Key Dates & Contact Information
- Response Deadline: February 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Via e-mail to Andrew Josephs at andrew.josephs@dot.gov.
- Primary Contact: Andrew J. Josephs (andrew.josephs@dot.gov).
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only. Submissions will not be returned or compensated. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.