How to bid on Collecting Eye Tracking and Vehicle Kinematics Data for FHWA

What the agency is buying

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking a contractor to collect eye-tracking and vehicle-kinematics data. This work will be performed at various alternative intersection and interchange sites. This opportunity is for firms with expertise in data collection related to transportation and human factors.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was released on July 24, 2026. If you have technical questions, they must be submitted by email no later than July 31, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. The final deadline for submitting your quotation is August 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time. All submissions must be sent by email.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for professional services firms specializing in transportation research, data collection, and analysis, particularly those with experience in eye-tracking technology and vehicle kinematics. Firms with a background in traffic engineering, human factors, or related scientific data collection would find this relevant.

How to respond

To access the full solicitation documents, you will need to click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid. You might need a free account on the portal to view all documents, though this is not always required.

All technical questions and final quotations must be emailed to [email protected] by their respective deadlines.

Tips for a competitive response

When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with both eye-tracking technology and vehicle kinematics data collection. Highlight any previous work with government agencies or in transportation-related projects. Ensure your proposal directly addresses the agency's need for data collection at alternative intersection and interchange sites.

Pay close attention to all instructions for submitting your quotation, especially the email submission requirement and the strict deadlines. Double-check that all required documents are attached and that your email is sent to the correct address before the cutoff times.