RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY TO PROMOTE SAFETY OF COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES, DRIVERS, AND CARRIERS

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is preparing to issue a Multiple-Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity contract to support its Research and Technology Programs aimed at enhancing the safety of commercial motor vehicles, drivers, and carriers. The contract will encompass eight specialized research areas, including expertise in CMV test track and on-road testing, driving simulators and related human research, laboratory testing of electronic logging devices, cybersecurity, safety data research and analysis involving data management and AI, industry research, survey methodology, and CMV demonstration testing and logistics support. Multiple awards may be granted across one or more of these research areas, providing flexibility in addressing various research needs. This presolicitation notice, published in accordance with federal acquisition regulations, indicates that no proposals are being solicited at this stage. The contract is set to be awarded under NAICS code 541715, with the response deadline set for August 6, 2025. Interested parties can contact designated representatives at the DOT for further information. The contract aims to bolster research efforts to improve safety protocols, data analysis, and technological advancements within the commercial motor vehicle sector, with the work to be performed primarily in Washington, D.C.