OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT
Opportunity description
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for a series of anticipated contracts/task order awards capable of providing Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development (HRSO) located at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center (TFHRC) in McLean, VA. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information for planning purposes, regarding (1) the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform all or some of the work described below; and (2) the size classification of the available and capable sources relative to the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for the proposed acquisition. The objectives of this requirement are to support and conduct research on why traffic crashes occur, to understand the factors that influence injury severity, and to identify the operational conditions that affect overall safety performance. The research will advance science? and data?driven approaches to developing countermeasures that address the underlying causes of crashes, including operational practices and emerging vehicle automation technologies that can enhance safety and reduce crash risk. The Contractor shall furnish non-personal technical support to continue and advance innovation to perform the activities described under this contract titled, �Technical Support Services for the FHWA Office of Safety and Operations Research & Development.� See Sources Sought Notice attached for more information.
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SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. The record was posted on September 11, 2026 and currently lists October 9, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.
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