Conduct research on human ADS driving through a literature review, interviews with technology providers and users, simulation testing, and closed track testing.
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ421F000053
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $1,794,859
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- TOPRMCRRT213120009 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $1,798,329.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $1,794,859 |
About this award
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded a $1.8M firm fixed price delivery order to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) on September 29, 2021, to conduct research on the safety impacts of human-autonomous driving system (ADS) shared driving applications. The research methodology encompasses a literature review, interviews with technology providers and users, simulation testing, and closed-track testing. The contract, which extends through March 28, 2026, is being performed in Blacksburg, Virginia, and was issued without a set-aside designation. This research directly supports FMCSA's mission to improve motor carrier safety by evaluating how human drivers and autonomous systems interact when operating commercial vehicles collaboratively.
Virginia Tech engaged Deloitte Consulting LLP as a major subcontractor in February 2022 to support the safety impacts assessment of human-ADS team driving applications. The collaboration leverages Virginia Tech's established expertise in autonomous systems research and Deloitte's extensive management and technology consulting capabilities across federal agencies. The no-cost extension and Contracting Officer Representative change noted in the award indicates the government's commitment to sustaining this critical research initiative as the industry continues to develop and deploy autonomous vehicle technologies in the commercial transportation sector.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ421F000053?
693JJ421F000053 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 29, 2021.
How much is contract 693JJ421F000053 worth?
The government has obligated $1,794,859 on 693JJ421F000053. Its current value, with exercised options, is $1,798,329.
Is contract 693JJ421F000053 an order under another contract?
Yes. 693JJ421F000053 is a delivery order under 693JJ420D000005, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 693JJ421F000053 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ421F000053 was full and open competition.
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