SDDC Crash Indicator Technology

The primary mission of the Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS) is to ensure the safe and secure transport of DOD Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives and Other Sensitive Material by commercial truck and barge in North America. DTTS facilitates rapid emergency response to in-transit accidents and incidents to minimize impact. To accomplish this, DTTS monitors shipments via in-transit exception reports and responds to/validates panic button alerts. When received, panic button alerts trigger a series of actions including verification of an accident/incident and communication with local first responders. Panic buttons must be manually pressed to alert DTTS of an emergency. In the event the driver team is unable to press the panic button, no panic alert is sent. SDDC G33DT is requesting industry's input to determine if automatic crash notification technologies exist for commercial motor vehicles. Is there technology or a reasonable methodology within the technology community that could provide automatic crash notifications for commercial motor vehicles? Questions regarding this RFI shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to [email protected]. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Questions shall NOT contain proprietary or classified information.