Description
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking research and technology to promote the safety of commercial motor vehicles, drivers, and carriers. The contract will be a multiple-award indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, and the government intends to award contracts to multiple offerors. The scope of work includes eight research areas: CMV test track and on-road testing expertise, CMV driving simulator facilities and expertise, broad-based laboratory testing and facilitation capabilities, cybersecurity, CMV safety data research and analysis, basic and applied CMV industry research, survey methodology, and CMV demonstration testing, maintenance, and logistics support.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Developing and testing new technologies to improve CMV safety
• Conducting research on CMV driver behavior and performance
• Analyzing data to identify trends and patterns in CMV safety
• Developing and implementing safety countermeasures to reduce CMV-related crashes
• Collaborating with industry stakeholders to promote the adoption of safety-enhancing technologies
The offeror will be expected to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the work, and the government will provide guidance and oversight. The contract will have a maximum value of $60,000,000, and the minimum guaranteed task order value is $10,000.