Protected Recorder Viewer (PREVIEW)

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Office of Research and Engineering has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking commercial off-the-shelf software solutions to replace its existing Protected Recorder Viewer (PREVIEW) system. The NTSB requires a secure cloud-based platform with FedRAMP Authorization to manage sensitive investigation recordings from vehicle accident investigations, supporting approximately 100 users including recorder specialists and investigators. Key technical requirements include single sign-on capabilities, encrypted data storage, restricted network access, and robust user permission controls to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive media files. The agency is particularly interested in solutions that can meet at least 90% of requirements using low-code/no-code platforms, innovative strategies, multi-vendor collaborative approaches, and open-source tool integration. Interested vendors must submit PDF responses by July 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time to bryan.moy@ntsb.gov, with responses limited to 10 pages for the technical section addressing potential improvements to the statement of objectives.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors. No current incumbent contractors or potential award values are specified in the RFI documentation, as this is strictly an information-gathering exercise that does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal or guarantee future procurement activity. The anticipated user base consists of approximately 100 personnel who will utilize the system for uploading, viewing, and managing sensitive media from accident investigations. The RFI seeks comprehensive input on market capabilities, potential solution approaches, implementation costs, and vendor business classifications to inform the NTSB's understanding of available commercial solutions. Vendors are expected to provide administrative information, capability statements, business type classifications, and detailed technical responses addressing the agency's operational requirements for secure media management.