Synopsis CISS PSU Operations Center 693JJ926R000032 - 29 Apr 2026.pdf

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This is a Synopsis for a federal solicitation issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) operations support.

NHTSA intends to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract to provide operational oversight and management of the PSU Operations Center (PSUOC) supporting 73 Crash Investigation Sampling System Primary Sampling Units (PSUs), consisting of 65 currently operational units and 8 additional units anticipated in 2027. The contractor will manage personnel at these PSUs, provide administrative management of work locations, and execute standardized crash data collection activities using CISS Data Systems. CISS provides nationally representative, real-world crash data to support vehicle safety research, policy development, rulemaking, and evaluation of safety technologies and programs. The applicable NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services). The anticipated period of performance is 66 months from the award date, consisting of one three-year base period, two one-year option periods, and one six-month extension option. The anticipated contract effective date is September 27, 2026, with the Government planning to make the award in advance of that date to ensure operational continuity. The solicitation is anticipated to be released in May 2026 and will be posted electronically via SAM.gov. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.SAM.gov to be eligible for award.

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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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