The Department of Transportation, specifically the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is seeking contractors for the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) project. The procurement involves issuing Task Orders of variable scope and duration, focusing on utilizing the unique capabilities of the NADS system to simulate experimental driving scenarios that cannot be replicated on traditional test tracks or open roads, such as imminent collision or distracted driving situations. This initiative is crucial for advancing research in driver safety and vehicle technology, ultimately contributing to improved traffic safety measures. Interested parties can reach out to primary contact Danna Brooks at danna.brooks@dot.gov or secondary contact Reba Dyer at reba.dyer@dot.gov for further information regarding this opportunity.

The government will issue Task Orders under this contract. Task Orders will be of variable scope and duration with the potential that multiple Task Orders will be issued and operate simultaneously. The primary focus of these efforts will be to make use of the unique features of the NADS system that permits placing drivers in experimental situations not possible using test tracks or open road driving (e.g., imminent collision or distracted driving situations).

National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS)

To accomplish the work to be performed under this contract, task orders will be issued. The task orders will provide NHTSA with access to support services involving the use of NADS. This includes access to various components of the NADS hardware platform, software routines and other simulators, and related services that cover data analysis and technical and administrative support. Task Orders will be of variable scope and duration based on the research needs of NHTSA. The primary focus of these efforts will be to use the unique features of the NADS facility placing drivers in experimental situations that are not possible on test tracks or open roads (e.g., research on imminent collision and distracted driving scenarios). Once a project is identified, the agency will provide a request for proposal to the University that includes a statement of work detailing the specific requirements of the task order. In response, the contractor shall provide a proposal that adheres to the requirements of the labor categories, descriptions, and qualifications as outlined in the contract. The agency will evaluate the proposal in accordance with the proposal criteria and award a task order if it is determined that the proposal will meet NHTSA’s requirements. In general, the University shall provide support services in the areas of human factors, engineering, systems and operations, vehicle dynamics, data reduction and analysis, medical expertise, and technical and administrative support, as deemed appropriate within individual task order awards. Subject areas that may be addressed include: Advanced technology (ITS) Vehicle handling & dynamics Braking (e.g., ABS) Advanced driver assistance systems Usability/acceptability of driver- vehicle interfaces Driver emergency response Alcohol and drug impairment Driver distractions and workload Novice drivers In-vehicle information systems Test track or field testing to complement simulator-based data collection Older drivers Drowsy drivers Ergonomics Electronic stability systems Driver behavior, driver risk taking, speeding Weather/environment issues Heavy vehicle issues Visibility from vehicles Vehicle sensors Displays and controls Simulator research and support, including validation and scenario development

National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS)

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