Developing a Smartphone APP to Enhance Older Driver Safety
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Place of performance: Washington, DC
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- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
- Closes
- Aug 14, 2026 (in 30 days)
At a glance
This is a government contract opportunity posted by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF in the research and development in the social sciences and humanities category. The deadline is August 14, 2026, 31 days from now. Work is performed in Washington, DC.
Classification and identifiers
- Industry (NAICS)
- Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)
- Product or service (PSC)
- Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, and Rail; Applied Research (AS12)
- Solicitation number
- REQ693JJ926RQ000101
- Contracting office
- 693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTION
Who can apply
About this opportunity
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 old...