RFI -Advanced Transportation Analytics Platform Services
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 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Advanced Transportation Analytics Platform Services. This RFI is for market research purposes to determine interest and capability in the marketplace. Responses are due June 8, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
The primary objective is to modernize FMCSA's oversight capabilities by transitioning from manual audits to continuous risk review, assessment, and validation using commercial and government data. The goal is to identify "hot spots" for unsafe and illicit activity, validate predictive risk indicators, and develop predictive/prescriptive analytic tools for American Highways and Supply Chains.
Potential Capabilities Sought include:
- Macro analysis of national supply chains.
- Periodic validation of risk indicators.
- Predictive and prescriptive analytics for identifying unsafe/illicit activity and insurance gaps.
- Business Intelligence tools for dashboards, dynamic reports, and risk-informed inspection schedules.
- Enhanced risk models leveraging public/commercial data, including social media and foreign ownership indicators.
- Human Systems Integration with device-agnostic tools.
- Optional capabilities include edge connectivity and a feedback loop for model retraining.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Issue Date: May 18, 2026
- Response Due: June 8, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM EST
- Potential NAICS Codes: 541511, 541519, 541990
Submission Details
- Submission To: Mark.Miller@dot.gov with a cc to Sabrina.Phillips@dot.gov
- Response Format: Maximum 10 pages (excluding transmittal and table of contents). May include a link to a video (max 5 minutes).
- Requested Content: Cover Page (Company Name, POC, Small Business Status, GWAC), Capability Statement (min. two past projects related to Strategic Objectives), and Data/IP Rights Disclosure Statement (listing commercial data sources, licenses, and restrictions).
Important Notes
This RFI is for planning purposes only and is not a request for proposals or a commitment to award a contract. The Government will not reimburse for any expenses associated with responding. Results may be used to determine the final acquisition strategy.