Test & Evaluation (T&E) for CDA Prototypes

This contract involves executing comprehensive test plans for Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA) prototypes in both controlled and public environments to assess their performance under real-world conditions. The work requires collecting detailed performance data during these tests, focusing specifically on cooperative driving maneuvers such as platooning, intersection coordination, and vehicle-to-vehicle communication protocols. The contractor is responsible for analyzing the collected data and producing formal evaluation reports that document system behavior, safety metrics, reliability, and compliance with established technical standards. Testing must be conducted in alignment with federal transportation safety and performance benchmarks, with a primary place of performance designated in the 77416 zip code area, indicating the likely involvement of urban or highway test corridors in that region. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, which categorizes it within scientific and technical consulting services, and is managed by the Department of Transportation through its 693JJ3 Acquisition and Grants Management office, reflecting a focus on advancing connected and automated vehicle technologies. All deliverables must support federal objectives for improving transportation safety, efficiency, and interoperability through validated CDA systems.