National Level Vehicle Data/Statistics to Support NHTSA Database and Analysis
Added: Feb 23, 2016 11:54 am
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)Synopsis for Solicitation DTNH2216R00026National Level Vehicle Data/Statistics to Support NHTSA Database and AnalysisIntroductionThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and reduce traffic-related health care and other economic costs. In support of its mission, the Agency maintains a comprehensive portfolio of motor vehicle crash data, associated statistics, and related research efforts.To supplement the data contained in Agency databases and the analysis of the data, the Agency requires national-level motor vehicle statistical data.NHTSA uses crash data in conjunction with vehicle statistical data to:Assess emerging vehicle safety issues for specific vehicle makes and models;Monitor normalized fatality and injury rates by vehicle categories;Provide input for the assessment of fatalities each year for vehicle size and crash rate correlations;Assist in identifying the spatial distribution of the affected vehicles with issues, i.e., the number of vehicles in each state;Support the examination of emerging issues in vehicles claims and complaints investigations;Conduct evaluation and regulatory impact analysis of NHTSA rulemaking by providing exposure data for vehicles with or without a safety feature; andSupport analysis for both crash-avoidance and crash-worthiness rules.SynopsisThis synopsis, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), issues a 15 day public notification prior to the issuance of a solicitation DTNH2216R00026. NHTSA intends to issue a Sole Source solicitation to R.L. Polk & Company (Southfield, MI) to provide Motor Vehicle Statistical Data. The resultant sole source award will be issued to the prospective awardee in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". IHS Automotive Company is the only known source that can successfully and economically meet NHTSA's needs for providing the required data, in the required format, within the required schedule. R.L. Polk, an addition to IHS Automotive, has been providing similar data to NHTSA in support of annual data analysis activities for more than 30 years. IHS Automative's national vehicle population profile is the single reliable source of registration data for every vehicle model registered in the United States. Among other activities, NHTSA has used crash data in conjunction with the registration data to assess emerging vehicle issues. Compatibility and consistency with the Vehicle Registration Databases licensed to NHTSA is critical in performing statistical analysis of highway safety related studies. IHS Automotive Company/R.L. Polk & Company is the best qualified and only source available to economically meet the critical needs of NHTSA for these functions.Contract TypeNTHSA intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, whereby Task Orders may be issued, in accordance with FAR16.504 and16.505. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and size standard for this application are:519130 and not greater than 500 employeesPeriod of PerformanceThe anticipated period of performance for this contract will be 60 months to include a 36 month base period and two (2) 12 month option years. The solicitation will be issued on or about March 14, 2016.Scope of WorkTo support and enhance the data collection and analysis of agency crash data, the following types of data are required. The data generated shall be based on each vehicle's Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).Current National and State level vehicle population data for domestic and import cars and light trucks;Current National level registration data on new domestic and import cars and light trucks;Current National level and State level motorcycle census data;Current Data for vehicles in Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Classes 3-8.Capability/Interested Parties**NOTE** This Notice of Intent is NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS and no solicitation will be issued. However, interested parties that believe it is capable of performing this requirement may submit their capability statements and qualifications in writing, to the designated Government Point of Contact, Thomas J. Bub (nhtsa.OAM@dot.gov), on or before March 07, 2016 at 12PM EST.All capability statements and qualifications received by the Government will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred in preparation of the proposals. A determination by the Government not to conduct the proposed contract award as a full and open competition, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. In the absence of responses within the specified time period herein, negotiations with R.L. Polk & Company will commence on a sole source basis.
DTNH2216R00026 Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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