Field Data Collection & Operational Testing

This subcontract, titled Field Data Collection and Operational Testing, is issued by the Department of Transportation through the Volpe National Transportation System Center. The project involves performing real-world navigation of NWR road networks for prime contractors on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service projects. The primary objective is to operate vehicles on unpaved or degraded surfaces and roads lacking lane markings to monitor driver intervention triggers and system engagement or disengagement rates. The scope of work includes evaluating how dust, weather, and map accuracy affect sensor degradation, with the final goal of delivering detailed operational logs and high-fidelity field data. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 2, 2026.