HPPI_RFI 9.3.26.pdf

Request for Information (RFI) for

“Transportation Data Collection, Data Method Development, Data Processing, and Information Extraction ”

1. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION

ISSUE DATE: August 24, 2026 DUE DATE FOR RESPONSES: September 15, 2026 SUBMIT RESPONSES TO: Carolyn.Lethert@dot.gov SUBMIT QUESTIONS TO: Carolyn.Lethert@dot.gov SUBMIT QUESTIONS BY: August 31, 2026

See below Section 5 entitled “REQUESTED CONTENT OF RESPONSES TO THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)” for submittal content instructions.

2. INTRODUCTION

Request for Information. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract for “Transportation Data Collection, Data Method Development, Data Processing, and Information Extraction.” The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding: the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the work.

The Government is conducting market research to:

● Determine what sources exist that are capable of satisfying the Government’s requirements listed below,

● Determine the capabilities of potential contractors,

● Determine the size and status of potential sources, and

● Determine the level of competition.

3. BACKGROUND

The FHWA Office of Acquisition and Grants Management intends to make an award to accomplish the work described herein. The purpose for this RFI is to conduct market research to identify potential offerors having an interest in, and the resources to accomplish the work.

Consideration will be given to identifying small business concerns, including the sub-categories of SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB and woman-owned. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement.

The anticipated NAICS for this requirement is 541611, Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services.

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The FHWA Office of Highway Policy Information (HPPI) provides essential support to all FHWA programs and offices in the execution of the Federal-aid highway program. The office manages a broad spectrum of data and data tools, encompassing infrastructure metrics such as travel demand and pavement condition; traffic-related information including volume, speed, classification, and weight; behavioral travel pattern insights; travel behavior trends, modes and purposes. Additionally, the scope also includes the collection and analysis of vehicle registration, driver licensing, roadway inventory, fuel consumption, and detailed highway finance data at the local, state, and Federal levels. Key data systems supporting these efforts include the Highway Performance Monitoring System (HPMS), the Travel Monitoring Analysis System (TMAS), the National Household Travel Survey (NHTS), and 500 Series Data Tools and Portals. To ensure these datasets remain high-quality, timely, and comprehensive, the office also performs extensive research into advanced data methodologies.

The HPPI is specifically interested in identifying technical expertise and capacity across four primary domains:

a. Acquisition and collection of transportation data including household travel survey data;

b. Assessment of current data processing and application effectiveness and potential pathways forward;

c. Deployment and development of new and improved data collection methodologies; and

d. Extraction of actionable information from datasets with effective visualization and advanced analytics.

Your firm’s response regarding your firm’s experience and capabilities will be used to determine the availability of potential businesses, both large and small, and their capabilities in meeting the Government’s requirements.

4. SCOPE

The Contractor will carry out a broad range of data collection and acquisition, in-depth data collection and analytical methods and procedure development and improvements, and the development and deployment of efficient information extraction methods and mechanisms.

See Attachment 1 Statement of Work (SOW) which contains a draft scope of work.

The estimated period of performance for this contract is a 60-month ordering period. The Government anticipates primarily firm fixed price task orders for this requirement.

5. REQUESTED CONTENT OF RESPONSES TO THIS RFI

This RFI is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract nor does the Government intend to directly pay for any information or responses submitted as the result of this RFI. Interested parties, who consider their firms qualified to perform the above-listed services, are invited to submit responses to this RFI.

Any interested organization is invited to submit a Capability Statement to the identified Contracting Officer/Specialist via email by the response date.

Responses shall clearly identify:

1. Name, Address, Point of Contact;

2. Identify all applicable classifications for your organization under NAICS 541611, such as:

a. Small Business?

b. Woman-owned business?

c. 8(a) business?

d. Large business

e. Small disadvantaged business

f. HUBZone business?

g. SDVOB business?

h. Other?

3. Description of any governmentwide vehicles your company is listed on, i.e. GSA OASIS or multiple award schedules.

4. Description of technical capabilities and relevant experience of potential staff to perform the work described in the attached SOW and mentioned as the 4 primary domains. The technical capabilities and relevant experience are highly desired to cover all of the 4 domains.

5. Relevant similar projects completed related to the anticipated objectives of the project with information on the client, scope, and service provided, if applicable;

6. Note if your firm wishes to be included on an interested vendors list and if so provide a POC for the list.

Responses that do not provide information in accordance with the requirements listed above may not be reviewed.

The Capability Statement shall be no more than five pages in length single-spaced with font size twelve or larger. Capability Statements may include an appendix with resumes (no page limit) or may link to longer resumes/bios on company websites.

6. PARTICIPATION IN THE MARKET RESEARCH IN NO WAY INFLUENCES THE

SOURCE SELECTION FOR THESE SERVICES.

This RFI is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to directly pay for any information or responses submitted as the result of this RFI.