Countermeasures That Work (CMTW) and Countermeasures At Work (CMAW) Guide Updates
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking to update two critical resources for highway safety professionals: the Countermeasures That Work guide and its companion document, Countermeasures At Work. This contract aims to produce the 13th and 14th editions of Countermeasures That Work and the second edition of Countermeasures At Work, incorporating the latest research to guide State Highway Safety Offices in selecting and implementing proven traffic safety strategies. The scope includes comprehensive literature reviews, critical analysis of scientific studies, drafting detailed chapter content, and updating the associated Electronic Countermeasures That Work website to ensure accessibility and accuracy for users nationwide. The procurement is being managed by the Department of Transportation’s NHTSA Office of Acquisition, with performance based in Washington, D.C. The work requires expertise in transportation safety research, evidence synthesis, and clear communication of technical findings to practitioners. The solicitation has been posted with a response deadline set for August 20, 2026, and is categorized under NAICS code 541720 for scientific research and development services. Primary contact for inquiries is Van Nixon, with additional support available through Gregory Benjamin, ensuring clarity and direction for prospective contractors aiming to advance national traffic safety outcomes.
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Description:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). NHTSA’s mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes. NHTSA’s Office of Behavioral Safety Research (NPD-320) develops and disseminates evidence-based guidance to support State Highway Safety Offices (SHSOs) in selecting and implementing effective traffic safety countermeasures.
In 2005, NHTSA and the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) developed the Countermeasures That Work guide, a comprehensive reference on evidence-based highway safety countermeasures for SHSOs. The guide is updated regularly to incorporate new research findings. A companion document, Countermeasures At Work,
provides supplemental case studies describing real-world implementation of selected countermeasures. The most recent edition was produced under a prior contract with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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The objective of this procurement is to update the Countermeasures That Work guide and the Countermeasures at Work companion document. Specifically, this contract will cover development of the 13th and 14th editions of Countermeasures That Work and the 2nd edition of Countermeasures at Work. The work includes conducting comprehensive literature searches, critically reviewing and synthesizing research publications, preparing chapter write-ups, and updating the Electronic Countermeasures That Work (E-CMTW) website https://www.nhtsa.gov/book/countermeasures/countermeasures-that-work
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