Project Information

Bid Title

Developing a Smartphone APP to Enhance Older Driver Safety

Issuing Agency

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

District of Columbia

Published Date

Oct 2, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 14, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

REQ693JJ926RQ000101

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Project Description

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Notice ID

REQ693JJ926RQ000101

Related Notice

693JJ926R000007

Department/Ind. Agency

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION

Office

693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Oct 02, 2026 11:35 am EDT
• Original Published Date: Jul 14, 2026 01:20 pm EDT
• Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 14, 2026 02:00 pm EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Aug 14, 2026 02:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Updated Inactive Date: Jan 31, 2027
• Original Inactive Date: Aug 14, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: AS12 - TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; APPLIED RESEARCH
• NAICS Code:
  • 541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
• Place of Performance:
  Washington , DC 20570
  USA

Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This contract involves the iterative development and evaluation of a smartphone application

(APP) for older drivers, specifically targeting the safety and mobility needs of individuals aged

65 and older. The work entails the translation of research findings into a functional software

prototype for both iOS and Android platforms.

The project scope encompasses the complete design lifecycle, including:

1) User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) Development: Creating wireframes and

iterative designs optimized for older drivers' cognitive and physical requirements, with

particular attention to aspects of distraction during the dynamic driving task.

2) Prototyping and Pilot Testing: Building a functional APP prototype and conducting

usability testing with a sample of older drivers.

3) Research Design: Developing a detailed Field Operational Test (FOT) framework,

including naturalistic driving protocols and regulatory documentation (e.g., IRB, ICR,

and PTA drafts), to support future performance assessments.

4) Technical Documentation: Producing comprehensive reports that detail design

methodology, testing outcomes, and recommendations for future iterations.

5) The Contractor is responsible for managing technical transition from initial wireframe

concept to a pilot-tested prototype ready for large-scale field evaluation.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• OFFICE OF ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT 1200 NEW JERSEY AVE SE, ROOM W51-30
• WASHINGTON , DC 20590
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Thomas Vandell
• thomas.vandell@dot.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Oct 02, 2026 11:35 am EDTSolicitation (Updated)
• Oct 02, 2026 11:32 am EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Oct 02, 2026 11:23 am EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Aug 14, 2026 01:07 am EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Jul 14, 2026 01:33 pm EDT Solicitation (Updated)
• Jul 14, 2026 01:20 pm EDT Solicitation (Original)
• Jan 23, 2026 11:55 pm EST Presolicitation (Updated)

Commodity Codes

• FSC AResearch and development

• NAICS 541720Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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