Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) – Quality Control Center (QCC)

The contract supports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Crash Investigation Sampling System by establishing and operating a Quality Control Center to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and methodological integrity of nationally representative crash data. The contractor will conduct quality control reviews across up to seventy-three Primary Sampling Units, including the systematic sampling and validation of Police Crash Reports, participate in technical meetings and training workshops, and perform on-site visits to PSU locations nationwide. The Quality Control Center will be headquartered in Washington, DC, serving as the central hub for data review and quality assurance, while field activities extend across the country to verify compliance and data collection standards. The performance period spans up to 66 months, comprising a three-year base period with two one-year option periods and an additional six-month extension option, with an anticipated effective date of September 27, 2026. The contract is structured as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee arrangement, indicating a focus on technical performance over lowest cost, though detailed pricing information is not yet available in the public synopsis. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and submit proposals electronically by the June 30, 2026 deadline. Primary points of contact include Christopher Clarke and Sherese Gray from NHTSA’s Office of Acquisition in Washington, DC, who will oversee contract administration and technical oversight. While detailed evaluation factors, special requirements, and clause language are not yet published, the scope reflects a high-standard operational role critical to federal traffic safety research and policy development.