Special Crash Investigations - Western Region

Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted

Solicitation number
693JJ925RQ000020
Agency
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number
693JJ925C000005 Federal contract award
Place of performance
Washington, District of Columbia 20590, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a sole source justification notice to award a bridge contract to Dynamic Science, Inc. (DSI) for the Special Crash Investigation (SCI) Program in the Western Region of the United States. The contract requires the contractor to conduct approximately 50 comprehensive crash investigations annually, collect and analyze detailed crash-related data including vehicle systems and safety features, and prepare written investigation reports to support NHTSA's traffic safety research and Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. NHTSA is sole-sourcing this contract under 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 because DSI is considered the only vendor capable of maintaining uninterrupted mission-critical operations, citing the company's extensive experience, proprietary data systems, and specialized expertise in motor vehicle crash investigations. The contract has an estimated value of $1,959,810.75 and includes a 12-month base period with one 12-month option period. This bridge contract ensures continuity of services while NHTSA completes the competitive acquisition process for the follow-on requirement, as the current contract expired on August 11, 2025.

Notice text

The agency for this acquisition is the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.

NHTSA proposes to award a new sole-source bridge contract to Dynamic Science, Inc. (DSI) under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The current contract expires on August 11, 2025. This bridge contract will ensure uninterrupted support for the Special Crash Investigation (SCI) Program in the Western Region of the United States.

The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period and one 12-month option period. This bridge action is required to maintain mission-critical SCI operations while NHTSA completes the competitive acquisition process for the follow-on requirement.

NHTSA requires continued support for the Special Crash Investigation (SCI) Program, which pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 403 collects , in-depth motor vehicle crash investigation  data that supports the agency’s mission, including traffic safety and  motor vehicle safety research, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS), and safety defect investigations. The SCI Program also supports NHTSA’s statutory responsibilities under 49 U.S.C § 30166, which authorizes the collection of information and investigations of motor vehicle safety defects and recalls.

Under this bridge contract, the contractor will:

  • Conduct approximately 50 comprehensive crash investigations annually in the Western Region of the United States, as defined in the contract.
  • Collect and analyze detailed crash-related data, including vehicle systems, safety features, occupant injuries, roadway factors, and crash dynamics.
  • Prepare written investigation reports and submit all required data to NHTSA in a timely manner to meet statutory safety mandates.

The anticipated period of performance includes a 12-month base period, one 12-month option period, and one 6-month extension. 

Awarded contract 693JJ925C000005 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2025-08-12.

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JOTFOC - SCI Western.pdf PDF

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