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Developing a Smartphone APP to Enhance Older Driver Safety

Transportation, Department Of

About this funding 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 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.

Topic areas: General and Cross-cutting R&D, Transportation and Mobility, Gender Equality and Diversity.

This contract provides Varies in funding.

Applications are due Aug 14, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Developing a Smartphone APP to Enhance Older Driver Safety is administered by Transportation, Department Of (TD), listed via SAM.gov.

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