This indefinite delivery contract (IDC) was awarded by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a civilian agency, to Exponent Inc., a for-profit engineering and scientific consulting firm. The $120,000,000 multiple-award contract, with a period of performance up to March 16, 2030, is intended to provide NHTSA with a range of human factors research and technical services.
Specific task orders may include evaluating automated vehicle systems, developing test procedures, conducting functional safety assessments, and supporting standards development related to transportation safety. Exponent, which has held several major IDCs with federal agencies, will deliver these services through a combination of expert analysis, engineering, testing, and program management support. The contract does not utilize any set-asides, allowing Exponent to serve as both a prime contractor and through subcontract partnerships as needed to fulfill the diverse technical and analytical requirements.
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