Safety Impact Assessments and Policy Research

The contract entitled Safety Impact Assessments and Policy Research seeks to evaluate the real-world safety implications of emerging technologies and to provide actionable research that supports the development of regulatory guidance for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The work involves in-depth analysis of technological advancements in transportation, including but not limited to automated driving systems, connected vehicle technologies, and other innovations that may affect motor vehicle safety, with the goal of informing evidence-based policy decisions. The subcontractor will be expected to conduct rigorous data collection, risk assessment, and scenario modeling to identify potential safety benefits and hazards associated with these technologies, and to translate findings into clear, practical recommendations for regulatory adoption. The opportunity was posted on April 23, 2026, with a deadline for responses set for June 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. It is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, which corresponds to Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services. The contracting entity is the NHTSA Office of Acquisition, an office under the Department of Transportation, though no specific location details are provided for the office or the place of performance. There is no set-aside designation indicated, meaning the contract is open to all eligible contractors without specific restrictions based on business size or ownership. The work is critical to advancing the agency’s mission to reduce traffic-related fatalities and injuries through informed regulation of evolving automotive technologies.