COMPLETE STREETS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) INITIATIVE PHASE 2
ID: 693JJ3-25-RFI-0002Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2d6f148e48a64e69b7feffe0d822326c/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Dec 16, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Jan 31, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Highway Administration, is seeking information from entities interested in participating in the Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative Phase 2. This initiative aims to enhance transportation safety, mobility, and environmental efficiency by utilizing AI applications focused on Complete Streets, which prioritize safety and connectivity for all roadway users. The initiative responds to rising traffic fatalities and seeks input from various stakeholders to develop tools that identify infrastructure gaps and improve data collection. Interested parties must submit their responses by January 31, 2025, providing details about their geographic regions and available datasets at no cost to AI initiative awardees. For further inquiries, contact James Mikell at james.mikell@dot.gov or 360-619-7584.

Point(s) of Contact
James Mikell
(360) 619-7584
james.mikell@dot.gov
HCFA-23
HCFA-23SRI@dot.gov
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CSAI_Request for Information.pdf
Jan 15, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is requesting information to inform the Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative, aimed at utilizing AI for enhancing transportation safety, mobility, and environmental efficiency. The Initiative calls for input from various stakeholders, including public, private, non-profit, and academic entities, to support the development and scaling of AI applications focused on Complete Streets—a proactive approach prioritizing safety and connectivity for all roadway users. Responses are due by January 31, 2025, and those interested must provide details about their geographic regions, including population data and available datasets at no cost to AI initiative awardees. The initiative responds to an alarming rise in traffic fatalities, as outlined in the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS). The requested information is critical for developing tools to identify infrastructure gaps, improve data collection, and ensure equitable safety measures across diverse urban and suburban settings. Notably, DOT emphasizes the need for specific data on infrastructure, traveler behavior, and contextual factors to achieve desired transportation outcomes while navigating the regulatory landscape surrounding data sharing.
Q and A_01-08-2025.pdf
Jan 15, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The document pertains to the "Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative Phase 2" under the RFI Number 693JJ3-25-RFI-0002. It clarifies that this document serves as a request for information (RFI) rather than a request for proposals (RFP), indicating the government’s aim to gather data and insights rather than to solicit bids for AI solutions. Several Phase 1 awards previously made under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program at Volpe are listed, featuring contractors such as AIWaysion, Creare, and Kittleson & Associates, with corresponding contract numbers. The purpose of this initiative is likely to explore data-driven improvements in transportation infrastructure and urban planning through AI. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with their information per the instructions outlined in the RFI on specific questions provided. The document establishes a foundation for further dialogue and development within the realm of AI applications in public projects, underscoring the significance of informed decision-making in federal contract acquisitions.
Q and A_01-15-2025.pdf
Jan 15, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC
The document focuses on the Complete Streets Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative Phase 2, identified by RFI Number 693JJ3-25-RFI-0002. It outlines responses to inquiries about the project's nature, clarifying that this is a Request for Information (RFI) rather than a Request for Proposal (RFP), and emphasizes the government’s interest in obtaining information rather than proposals for AI solutions. It confirms that vendors not involved in Phase 1 can participate in Phase 2 without any prior affiliation. The document also lists the awarded contracts from Phase 1, indicating previous contractors and their respective contract numbers. This initiative aims to gather data relevant to the further development of AI applications in the Complete Streets project, highlighting a collaborative approach to enhancing urban infrastructure through innovative technologies. The RFI serves as a means for the government to collect insights and capabilities from interested vendors as they move forward with this initiative.
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