Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), on road networks at the Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) National Wildlife Refuges (NWR)

The Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, supporting the Department of the Interior, is seeking a firm-fixed-price purchase order for research on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) performance. The project focuses on evaluating how SAE Level 1-2 automation performs in non-typical environments at one or two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges, specifically targeting the Desert, Neal Smith, and Parker River sites. The research aims to analyze system responsiveness to wildlife, interactions with visitors, and performance on unpaved or undulating road surfaces across various natural lighting conditions. The period of performance extends from the date of award through August 15, 2028. The acquisition is a full and open competition under NAICS code 541715. Award will be based on the best value to the government, evaluating technical capability and past performance, which combined are approximately equal in weight to price. Proposals are subject to a strict 10-page limit for the combined Performance Work Statement and past performance submissions. Key requirements include daily data ingestion and quality assurance to ensure system calibration and data integrity. The contract incorporates various FAR clauses, including specific deviations regarding the Buy American Act, anti-trafficking, and non-discrimination policies, and requires electronic payment requests through the DELPHI system.