Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Decoding Software

The Iowa Department of Transportation is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather data on commercially available VIN‑decoding software and related services. The agency seeks detailed capabilities, data elements, geographic coverage, methodology, sample outputs, and vendor experience to inform future procurement decisions. No pricing or contract award is implied at this stage; responses are to be submitted electronically by the sealed deadline. • Desired capabilities include decoding a wide range of vehicle types (cars, trucks, motorcycles, trailers) and returning comprehensive data fields (year, make, model, engine, GVWR, ADAS features, etc.). • Vendors must describe their data sources, validation methods, geographic reach, and provide sample decoded VIN reports. • The RFI also requests information on the vendor’s years of service, client base, and any third‑party data partnerships.