Synopsis CISS PSU Operations Center 693JJ926R000032 - 29 Apr 2026.pdf
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This document is a Synopsis for Solicitation 693JJ926R000032 issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to provide advance notice of an upcoming competitive solicitation.
NHTSA seeks contractor support to operate and maintain the PSU Operations Center (PSUOC) and seventy-three (73) Primary Sampling Units (PSUs) for the Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS), which collects nationally representative, real-world crash data to support vehicle safety research, policy development, rulemaking, and evaluation of safety technologies and programs. The contract will be a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee award under NAICS code 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). The scope includes operational oversight of personnel at the 73 PSUs (65 currently operational and 8 anticipated for 2027), administrative management of work locations, and execution of standardized crash data collection activities using CISS Data Systems. The anticipated period of performance is 66 months beginning September 27, 2026, structured as one three-year base period, two one-year option periods, and one six-month option to extend services. The solicitation is anticipated for release in May 2026, with award expected in advance of the September 27, 2026 effective date to ensure operational continuity. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov to be eligible for award, and interested parties should monitor SAM.gov for solicitation posting and updates.
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UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT)
NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA)
Synopsis for Solicitation 693JJ926R000032
Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) – PSU Operations Center
Synopsis
This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR 5.203(a) to provide a minimum 30-day public notice prior to issuance of a solicitation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to issue a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition in support of the National Center for Statistics and Analysis.
Introduction and Background
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires contractor support to operate and maintain the Primary Sampling Units (PSUs) and the PSU Operations Center for the Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS), a core component of the Agency’s crash data collection program.
CISS provides nationally representative, real-world crash data to support vehicle safety research, policy development, rulemaking, and evaluation of safety technologies and programs.
This requirement supports the continued collection, processing, and quality assurance of crash investigation data across the national PSU network.
Contract Type and NAICS
NHTSA intends to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract.
The applicable NAICS code is:
541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Period of Performance
The anticipated period of performance is 66 months from date of award, consisting of:
• One (1) three-year base period
• Two (2) one-year option periods
• One (1) six-month option to extend services
The anticipated effective date of the contract is September 27, 2026.
Solicitation Release
The solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about May 2026.
Objective / Scope of Work
The objective of this contract is to provide support for the for the PSU Operations Center (PSUOC) for NHTSA’s Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS). This includes operational oversight of personnel at the seventy-three (73) CISS PSUs, administrative management of work locations, and execution of the standardized crash data collection activities using CISS Data Systems.
The seventy-three (73) PSUs include sixty-five (65) currently operational and eight (8) additional units anticipated to be added in 2027
System for Award Management (SAM)
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov to be eligible for award.
Notice
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government.
The solicitation will be posted electronically via http://www.sam.gov. No requests for advance copies will be honored.
Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates, amendments, and additional information.
Anticipated Award Timing
The Government anticipates making the award in advance of September 27, 2026, effective date to ensure continuity of operations.
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