Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Services for the State Electronic Data Transfer (EDT) Crash Data
Overview
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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 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is issuing a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified Small Business concerns for Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Services related to the State Electronic Data Transfer (EDT) crash data. This program aims to ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timeliness of crash data submitted to NHTSA's centralized repository. Responses are due by May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected contractor will provide technical support to NHTSA's Crash Data QA/QC program. Key objectives include:
- QA Objectives: Develop and document a QA framework, define objectives and standards, conduct routine audits and process evaluations, identify trends for continuous improvement, and provide technical guidance to NHTSA staff and State data providers.
- QC Objectives: Establish automated processes for detecting data anomalies, missing values, duplicate records, and non-conformance; implement automated analyses for data completeness and timeliness; propose and report on key data quality metrics; develop data quality monitoring capabilities (dashboards/reports); and conduct targeted manual data reviews.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a) Certified SDB, HUBZone SB, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB).
- NAICS Code: 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services.
- Product Service Code: H199 - Quality Control Services: Miscellaneous.
- Period of Performance (Anticipated): Two (2) base years and three (3) one-year option years, with a possible six-month extension.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's office space, with remote work anticipated. The primary government location is Washington, DC.
- Response Due: May 18, 2026
- Published: May 6, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms should submit a Corporate Capability Statement (no more than 10 pages) demonstrating their ability and past experience. Submissions should include:
- General Information: Company name, address, point of contact, DUNS, CAGE, business size/classification, potential teaming arrangements, GSA FSS number (if applicable).
- Technical Capability: Synopsis of ability to perform objectives, evidence of experience and past performance (contracts/task orders from past 3 years, including contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, periods of performance, and Government points of contact).
- Additional Information: Indication of intent to propose (Prime, teaming, JV), validation/recommendation of NAICS codes, contract type, GSA vehicle, and small business subcontracting opportunities.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only. NHTSA does not intend to award a contract based on responses and will not pay for preparation of information submitted. A Request for Proposals (RFP) may be issued later.