Indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for research and technology the purpose of this indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is to support the research and…
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ420D000001
- Awardee
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Applied Research Associates, Inc. UEI LTMGBJ76B9D8
- Awarding agency
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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Task orders
- 3 $793,922 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Multiple Award IDIQ for Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology Pre-Solicitation · 693JJ420R000001 · Posted Nov 30, 2018
- Multiple-Award IDIQ for Office of Analysis, Research, and Technology Solicitation · Posted Apr 14, 2020
- Combined order value
- $793,922 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 1% used
- $53,000,000.00
- Maximum order
- $10,000,000.00
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- 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 · 6 offers Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract valued at $53 million to Applied Research Associates, Inc. on August 20, 2020, with a period of performance extending through February 20, 2026 (including a six-month no-cost extension). This research and technology contract supports FMCSA's mission to enhance commercial motor vehicle safety through comprehensive human factors research and technology evaluation. The contract scope encompasses laboratory, simulator, and field-based evaluations to study commercial motor vehicle technologies, driver characteristics, and operational factors. Specific research areas include advanced and automated in-vehicle technologies, driver qualifications and health standards, safety technologies and crash avoidance systems, and interactions between vehicles, drivers, and roadway environments. The contractor is required to demonstrate capabilities in field data collection, experimental design, statistical analysis, and technical reporting across multiple research domains related to commercial transportation safety.
To date, three delivery orders have been issued against this IDIQ vehicle, collectively valued at approximately $824,534. Task orders have addressed targeted research initiatives including examination of seizure standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers ($180,901), evaluation of high blood pressure and medical certification protocols ($258,487), and analysis of international commercial motor vehicle driver compensation methods ($385,147). All work is performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with ARA utilizing subcontractors including the University of Utah Office of Sponsored Projects Division, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc., and Sound Science Inc. to deliver specialized research support and personnel. The contract utilizes firm fixed price task order pricing and operates without any small business set-aside designation.
Description
Indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for research and technology the purpose of this indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is to support the research and technology program to promote safety of commercial motor
Task orders
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
Subawards
| Subcontractor | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. | $34,000 | |
| Sound Science Inc. | $103,880 | |
| University Of Utah | $138,425 |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ420D000001?
693JJ420D000001 was awarded to Applied Research Associates, Inc. by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 20, 2020.
How much is contract 693JJ420D000001 worth?
Orders under 693JJ420D000001 have obligated $793,922. 693JJ420D000001's own ceiling is $53,000,000. A single order can be worth up to $10,000,000.
How many orders have been placed under contract 693JJ420D000001?
3 orders have been placed under 693JJ420D000001, the latest on September 16, 2024.
Who can order from contract 693JJ420D000001?
693JJ420D000001 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract 693JJ420D000001 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ420D000001 was full and open competition. The government received 6 offers.
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