Exercising automated driving systems (ADS) testing frameworks for applied research
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ921F000036
- Awardee
-
Transportation Research Center Inc. UEI VM3RJUJSN3A4
- Awarding agency
-
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $2,792,957
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $2,792,957.34 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- AS12 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed Only One Source
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- East Liberty, OH, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Funding Only Action | -$3,501 | |
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Change Order | $1,200,000 | |
| Original award | $1,596,459 |
About this award
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration awarded a delivery order valued at approximately $2.79 million to Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) on March 25, 2021, for exercising Automated Driving Systems (ADS) testing frameworks for applied research. This contract is part of the TRC Contract for Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) Facility Use and Support, a $200 million Indefinite Delivery Vehicle under which NHTSA procures comprehensive vehicle testing and research services. The contract employs cost-plus-fixed-fee pricing and is scheduled for completion by April 2, 2026, with performance conducted at TRC Inc.'s facilities in East Liberty, Ohio. No socioeconomic set-aside was applied to this award. TRC Inc., a non-profit vehicle research organization, brings specialized expertise in transportation safety, automated driving technologies, and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards compliance through its world-class testing infrastructure.
The contract includes four subcontract awards issued to premier research institutions for specialized research components supporting ADS testing initiatives. The Ohio State University received three subcontracts for Real-Time Target Vehicle LiDAR research, Automated Vehicle Driving Scenario development, and Sensitivity Analysis of Image Segmentation Algorithms for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Phase 2, awarded between May 2021 and July 2022. The Regents of the University of Michigan was awarded a subcontract in June 2022 for Integrated Augmented Reality Testing. These academic partnerships enable TRC Inc. to leverage advanced research capabilities in perception systems, autonomous vehicle testing methodologies, and sensor technology evaluation—critical components for validating automated driving system performance and safety.
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | $163,446 | |
| The Ohio State University | $120,869 | |
| Regents Of The University Of Michigan | $99,990 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ921F000036?
693JJ921F000036 was awarded to Transportation Research Center Inc. by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Department of Transportation) on March 25, 2021.
How much is contract 693JJ921F000036 worth?
The government has obligated $2,792,957 on 693JJ921F000036.
Is contract 693JJ921F000036 an order under another contract?
Yes. 693JJ921F000036 is a delivery order under 693JJ918D000019, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract 693JJ921F000036 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ921F000036 was not competed.
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