National Child Restraint Use Special Study (NCRUSS) II
ID: 693JJ925RQ000382Type: Sources Sought
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- MATHEMATICAL/STATISTICAL (B524)

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https://sam.gov/opp/467e419d218244f6898b0737d2235cf8/view
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    The Department of Transportation, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is seeking qualified contractors for the National Child Restraint Use Special Study (NCRUSS) II, aimed at evaluating the current usage and misuse of child restraint systems in vehicles. This study will involve comprehensive data collection through large-scale surveys, driver interviews, and observational assessments to determine usage rates, types of misuse, and driver attitudes regarding child safety seats for children aged zero to twelve. The initiative is critical for enhancing child passenger safety and aims to produce actionable insights that will inform regulations and practices to reduce injuries and fatalities among young passengers. Interested parties can contact Michelle Shanahan at michelle.shanahan@dot.gov or call 202-366-6715 for further information.

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    Michelle Shanahan
    (202) 366-6715
    michelle.shanahan@dot.gov
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    The National Child Restraint Use Special Study (NCRUSS) II aims to evaluate the current usage and misuse of child restraint systems in vehicles, expanding on a previous study conducted in 2011. Under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this project will collect comprehensive data on the effectiveness of child safety seats for children aged zero to twelve. The study will involve large-scale surveys, interviews with drivers, and observational data collection to assess restraint system usage and identify gaps in safety practices. Key objectives include determining overall usage rates, evaluating misuse types, exploring driver attitudes, and identifying information sources related to restraint systems. The contractor will convene a panel of child safety experts to refine survey methods and establish definitions of misuse, ensuring the study reflects recent literature and standards. Additionally, it will require careful sampling, data management, and quality control processes throughout to ensure reliable outcomes. This initiative underscores the government’s continued commitment to improving child passenger safety, aiming to produce actionable insights and contribute to enhanced regulations around child restraint systems, ultimately reducing injuries and fatalities among young passengers in motor vehicles.
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