Bid guide
How to bid on a Connected Vehicle Data Subscription for the Federal Highway Administration
What the agency is buying and why it matters
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) needs a subscription to anonymized connected-vehicle telemetry data. This data should come from vehicles made after 2019 and cover the entire continental United States, with data intervals of one to three seconds.
The FHWA plans to use this data for safety analytics and to evaluate operational performance at various intersection and interchange sites. The subscription will run for an initial nine months, with an option for an additional nine-month period.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on September 11, 2026. All capability statements must be submitted by September 26, 2026, at 4:30 PM ET.
This is not a request for competitive proposals. The FHWA intends to award this contract to Compass IoT Pty Ltd as a single source. However, other firms can submit capability statements to demonstrate if they can meet the exact requirements. Responses will be evaluated to see if a competitive procurement would be in the government's best interest.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for firms that specialize in collecting and providing high-frequency, anonymized connected-vehicle telemetry data. Specifically, vendors must be able to provide data from vehicles manufactured after 2019, covering the entire continental United States, with data intervals between one and three seconds.
The FHWA has identified Compass IoT Pty Ltd as the only known provider that can meet these specific requirements for interval fidelity and geographical market penetration. Other firms would need to demonstrate an equivalent proprietary platform and data pipelines.
How to respond
If your firm believes it can meet the exact parameters of this requirement, you should submit a comprehensive capability statement. This statement should clearly demonstrate your technical ability to satisfy the specified data collection and delivery needs.
All capability statements, technical inquiries, or qualifications must be submitted electronically to Amy Morrissette at [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Even though this is an RFI with an intended single-source award, a strong capability statement can still be valuable. Focus on clearly articulating how your firm meets every single requirement mentioned, especially the data frequency (1-3 seconds) and continental US coverage from post-2019 vehicles.
Provide concrete examples or descriptions of your proprietary platform capabilities and specialized data pipelines. Emphasize how your solution can stream and aggregate this specific telemetry profile nationally without latency gaps. Ensure your submission is professional, concise, and directly addresses the agency's stated needs.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Federal Highway Administration; the original posting controls.