Technical Expertise and Support Services IDIQ Sources Sought Notice
ID: HSA20240822Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION693JJ3 ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGTWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1ae69aa210e64c5b9c3d4fc20de3c978/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is seeking qualified contractors to provide technical expertise and support services for its Office of Safety through a Sources Sought Notice. The objective of this procurement is to enhance roadway safety by engaging contractors who can deliver expertise in transportation safety, including engineering, planning, public health, and data analysis, while supporting various tasks such as technical assistance, capacity building, audience outreach, and operational support. This initiative is crucial as it aims to address the alarming roadway fatalities, which exceeded 40,000 in 2023, by fostering collaboration among stakeholders and implementing innovative safety solutions. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by September 16, 2024, and can contact Kristen Hayes at kristen.hayes@dot.gov or Carolyn Lethert at carolyn.lethert@dot.gov for further information.

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    Safety IDIQ RFI 8.22.24 FINAL.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to assess potential vendors for technical expertise and support services for its Office of Safety, demonstrating the agency's commitment to improving roadway safety. The notice, issued on August 22, 2024, solicits responses by September 12, 2024, purely for market research and planning purposes, without obligating the government to contract further. The draft scope of work includes tasks related to technical support, capacity building, audience outreach, and operational assistance geared toward reducing roadway fatalities and injuries. The FHWA prioritizes safety by employing a Safe System Approach and seeks contractor support in various capacities, including research, regulatory analysis, technical training, and communications. The focus spans engineering, public health, and data analytics, requiring contractors to possess extensive expertise in transportation safety. Interested parties must submit documented qualifications, including experience in traffic safety, technical assistance, and project management. Ultimately, this market research aims to identify qualified sources, gauge the level of competition, and refine FHWA’s procurement strategy to enhance road safety effectively across the transportation ecosystem.
    Safety IDIQ RFI Amendment 1 8.26.24 FINAL.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors for support services in its Office of Safety. This Sources Sought Notice is not a solicitation for proposals but aims to gather information on potential sources, their capabilities, and small business involvement to inform procurement strategies. The FHWA emphasizes the importance of roadway safety, highlighting its devastating impact, with over 40,000 fatalities in 2023 alone. The draft scope of work outlines tasks such as technical support, capacity building, audience outreach, and administrative support. Contractors are expected to provide expertise in transportation safety and data analysis, develop training materials, assist in outreach efforts, and support operations with administrative duties. The notice requests responses limited to five pages, requiring details on company qualifications and experience relevant to traffic safety, project management, and IDIQ contracts. This effort will contribute to enhancing road safety measures and addressing the safety challenges faced by diverse road users while fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. The responses will also help refine the scope of work for potential future contracts.
    Safety IDIQ RFI Amendment 2 9.11.24 FINAL.pdf
    The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking market research responses for technical expertise and support services to enhance roadway safety, as detailed in a Sources Sought notice. This notice, issued on August 22, 2024, invites companies to express interest in potentially fulfilling requirements set for the FHWA's Office of Safety. The FHWA aims to assess qualified businesses' capabilities, ascertain their Small Business status, and evaluate competition levels for future contracting decisions. The draft Scope of Work encompasses various tasks: providing technical support, professional capacity building, audience outreach, and operational support. Contractors should demonstrate experience in transportation safety, data analysis, regulations, and training development. Collaboration with stakeholders, including federal, state, and local transportation agencies, is pivotal for successful outcomes. The document encourages responses by September 16, 2024, to inform FHWA's procurement strategies while highlighting an openness to feedback on the scope. This market research is not a solicitation for proposals but serves critical planning functions within the federal government's contracting framework, focusing on best practices and innovative safety solutions to reduce roadway fatalities, which average over 100 daily in the U.S.
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