# Developing a Smartphone APP to Enhance Older Driver Safety

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/req693jj926rq000101

- Solicitation number: REQ693JJ926RQ000101
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Contracting office: 693JJ9 NHTSA Office of Acquistion (693JJ9)
- NAICS: 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Product or service code: AS12 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Applied Research
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: July 14, 2026
- Last posted: July 29, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2318230ad7f54f0c87a6e8d334220041/view

## Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION This contract involves the iterative development and evaluation of a smartphone application (APP) for older drivers, specifically targeting the safety and mobility needs of individuals aged 65 and older. The work entails the translation of research findings into a functional software prototype for both iOS and Android platforms. The project scope encompasses the complete design lifecycle, including:

1) User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX)

**Development:** Creating wireframes and iterative designs optimized for older drivers' cognitive and physical requirements, with particular attention to aspects of distraction during the dynamic driving task.

**2) Prototyping and Pilot Testing:** Building a functional APP prototype and conducting usability testing with a sample of older drivers.

**3) Research Design:** Developing a detailed Field Operational Test (FOT) framework, including naturalistic driving protocols and regulatory documentation (e.g., IRB, ICR, and PTA drafts), to support future performance assessments.

**4) Technical Documentation:** Producing comprehensive reports that detail design methodology, testing outcomes, and recommendations for future iterations.

5) The Contractor is responsible for managing technical transition from initial wireframe concept to a pilot-tested prototype ready for large-scale field evaluation.

## Publications

- July 14, 2026: Solicitation, due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 586f8ab978b147e7a9956087c38da779. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/586f8ab978b147e7a9956087c38da779/view
- July 14, 2026: Solicitation, due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 870bc2784a9b4c1fa2da44bea77fb59a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/870bc2784a9b4c1fa2da44bea77fb59a/view
- July 29, 2026: Solicitation, due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 2318230ad7f54f0c87a6e8d334220041. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2318230ad7f54f0c87a6e8d334220041/view

## Points of contact

- Thomas Vandell, thomas.vandell@dot.gov

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