Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS) – Quality Control Center (QCC)
Overview
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PSC
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for contractor support to operate and maintain the Quality Control Center (QCC) for its Crash Investigation Sampling System (CISS). This effort is critical for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of nationwide crash data. Offers are due June 30, 2026, at 03:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
The objective is to establish and operate a data and performance quality control center. Key requirements include:
- Conducting quality control reviews of CISS cases for up to seventy-three (73) Primary Sampling Units (PSUs), including 65 currently operational and 8 anticipated.
- Performing sampling reviews of Police Crash Reports (PCRs) entered by PSUs.
- Participating in training, technical meetings, and workshops.
- Conducting quality control site visits to PSU locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract Type: Cost-Plus Fixed Fee
- Period of Performance: Not to exceed 66 months from award, consisting of a three-year base period, two one-year option periods, and one six-month option to extend services.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 541990 – All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Product Service Code: R702 – Data Collection Services
- Offers Due: June 30, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: April 30, 2026
Evaluation
Evaluation criteria were not explicitly stated in the provided synopsis.
Additional Notes
The anticipated effective date for the contract is September 27, 2026, with an award expected in advance to ensure continuity of operations. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. The place of performance is Washington, DC, USA.
Primary Point of Contact: Christopher Clarke (c.clarke.ctr@dot.gov) Secondary Point of Contact: Sherese Gray (Sherese.Gray@dot.gov)