A -- Use of the National Advanced Driving Simulator

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis with the University of Iowa for the use of the National Advanced Driving Simulator (NADS) as well as the applicable professional and support services required. This announcement is for information purposes only. This notice of intent is not a request for proposals nor will a solicitation document be available. The anticipated award date is 9/16/2005. The NAICS code is 541710. Any responses to this synopsis must be received by the listed procuring office within 15 calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. A determination not to continue with this acquisition based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. In the absence of responses from interested firms demonstrating their capability, NHTSA intends to award a five (5) year contract to the Unviersity of Iowa on a non-competitive basis. Questions may be addressed to the Contracting Officer - Karin Eddy at (202) 366-9568 or [email protected].