Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development
- Client
- Department of Transportation
- RFP Number
- —
- Posted
- —
- Category
- US Federal
- Budget
- —
- NAICS
- 541990
- Set-aside
- —
- Contact
- Vivian Riboli
- [email protected]
Description
AI GeneratedThe Federal Highway Administration seeks information on qualified sources to provide non-personal technical support services for the Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. The required contractor must support and conduct research on traffic crash causes, injury severity factors, operational conditions, emerging vehicle automation technologies, and safety treatments. Interested parties must submit electronic responses in Microsoft Word or searchable PDF format by October 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time to Vivian Riboli and Amalia Rodezno via email. Submissions must follow specific email subject line formatting, fit within a 10-page limit, and use 12-point Times New Roman font with single line spacing. The response must include a cover page, a technical capability narrative addressing task order volumes of two to four per month, and feedback on scope and acquisition strategy. The notice does not state eligibility restrictions, evaluation criteria, contract terms, or budget details.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from 693JJ3-26-SS-0016_Sources Sought.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
FHWA is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing non-personal technical support services for the Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development. The requirement involves research on traffic crash causes, injury severity factors, and operational safety conditions. Potential qualified sources are invited to submit capability statements for planning purposes.
- Issued by
- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
- Issue Date
- September 11, 2026
- Response Due Date
- October 9, 2026, 9:00 AM Eastern Time
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Submit electronically in Microsoft Word or searchable Adobe PDF to [email protected] and Amalia [email protected]. Maximum 10 single-sided pages, 1-inch margins, 12-point Times New Roman font.
- Place of performance
- Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA
Scope of work
- Safety Culture, Towards Zero Deaths, and Safe System Approach research
- Comprehensive Approach to Safety and data-driven safety decisions
- Data Science and Combined Safety and Operations Analyses
- AI Applications in Safety, operational, and human factors activities
- Human Factors and roadway design interactions
- Intersection, Pedestrian, and Motorcycle Safety research
- Roadway Departure, Speed Management, and Visibility research
- Intelligent Transportation Systems, CAV, and V2X applications
Documents to include with the bid
- Part 1: Cover Page & Business Profile
- Part 2: Technical Capability Narrative
- Part 3: Scope, Set-Aside & Acquisition Strategy Feedback
Official SAM.gov notice
- Solicitation number
- 693JJ3-26-SS-0016
- Agency
- Department of Transportation
- Buying office
- Federal Highway Administration › 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants MGT
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Responses due
- Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 AM ET
- Posted on SAM.gov
- Sep 11, 2026
- NAICS
- 541990 · All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Product/service code
- AS12
- Contracting contact
- Vivian Riboli
[email protected] - Additional contact
- Amalia Rodezno
[email protected]
Read the official notice description
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for a series of anticipated contracts/task order awards capable of providing Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development (HRSO) located at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information for planning purposes, regarding (1) the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform all or some of the work described below; and (2) the size classification of the available and capable sources relative to the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. The objectives of this requirement are to support and conduct research on why traffic crashes occur, to understand the factors that influence injury severity, and to identify the operational conditions that affect overall safety performance. The research will advance science? and data?driven approaches to developing countermeasures that address the underlying causes of crashes, including operational practices and emerging vehicle automation technologies that can enhance safety and reduce crash risk. The Contractor shall furnish non-personal technical support to continue and advance innovation to perform the activities described under this contract titled, “Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development.” See Sources Sought Notice attached for more information.
Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).
Incumbent
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (693JJ3) with descriptions matching "technical" or "safety". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| WSP USA INC.693JJ326F00064N · TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FHWA OFFICE OF SAFETY MINIMUM GUARANTEE T | $50,000 | Mar 31, 2031 |
| WERIS, INC693JJ326F00063N · TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FHWA OFFICE OF SAFETY MINIMUM GUARANTEE T | $50,000 | Mar 31, 2031 |
| VANASSE HANGEN BRUSTLIN, INC.693JJ326F00062N · TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FHWA OFFICE OF SAFETY MINIMUM GUARANTEE T | $50,000 | Mar 31, 2031 |
| MACROSYS, LLC693JJ326F00061N · TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FHWA OFFICE OF SAFETY MINIMUM GUARANTEE T | $50,000 | Mar 31, 2031 |
| KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES INC693JJ326F00060N · TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE FHWA OFFICE OF SAFETY MINIMUM GUARANTEE T | $50,000 | Mar 31, 2031 |
Market context
Awards in the same category (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). This is not this requirement's award history.
Recent similar awards: Department of Transportation, NAICS 541990
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| AVYANCE LLC697DCK26C00180 · CONTRACTOR SUPPORT FOR THE DIRECTOR OF THE FUTURE FACILITIES OFFICE IN THE PROGRAMMATIC PL | $4.5M | Jul 15, 2031 |
Top vendors in this category: Department of Transportation, NAICS 541990, since Oct 1, 2023
950 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.
- 1. PTSI MANAGED SERVICES INC$638.3M
- 2. KLD ASSOCIATES INC$58.3M
- 3. NOBLIS, INC.$51.7M
- 4. DIVERSIFIED MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.$45.6M
- 5. VERO TECHNICAL SUPPORT, INC$45.1M
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
Source and verification
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