New to against the new human factors IDIQ (not yet awarded) driver body position and readiness to respond when using L2 systems
Active Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ925F00014N
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $649,835
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 693JJ924R000079 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $649,835.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 43% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ11 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 4 offers Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Time and Materials
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $649,835 |
About this award
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) has been awarded a delivery order valued at $649,835 under the Human Factors Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The delivery order, issued on January 20, 2025, focuses on research examining driver body position and readiness to respond when using Level 2 (L2) autonomous driving systems. Work will be performed in Blacksburg, Virginia, with an ultimate completion date of February 19, 2029. The contract utilizes time and materials pricing with no set-aside designation.
As a leading public research university with extensive expertise in engineering and advanced technological research, Virginia Tech is well-positioned to conduct this human factors research supporting NHTSA's mission to enhance vehicle safety. This research aligns with the agency's focus on understanding how drivers interact with increasingly sophisticated vehicle automation systems, particularly in evaluating driver engagement and response capabilities during partial automation scenarios. The findings from this study will inform safety guidelines and standards for Level 2 autonomous vehicle systems as the automotive industry continues to advance driver assistance technologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ925F00014N?
693JJ925F00014N was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Department of Transportation) on January 20, 2025.
How much is contract 693JJ925F00014N worth?
The government has obligated $649,835 on 693JJ925F00014N.
Is contract 693JJ925F00014N an order under another contract?
Yes. 693JJ925F00014N is a delivery order under 693JJ924D000035, an indefinite delivery contract, on Human Factors.
Was contract 693JJ925F00014N competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ925F00014N was full and open competition. The government received 4 offers.
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