The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to issue a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for services to determine the impairing effects of alcohol on rider skills at different BAC levels. During this 18-month research study, the contractor shall conduct a limited review of the literature on simulator and closed-course studies as applied to motor vehicles, especially motorcycles. This study will test experienced riders at various BAC levels and compare their riding behavior in a simulator or closed course environment rider behavior observed under naturalistic conditions. The review shall also contain information on field studies conducted with motorcyclists to identify behavioral impairment from alcohol. In a letter report, the pros and cons of these approaches shall be reviewed and documented. Contract Type: NHTSA intends to award a Cost Reimbursement type contract for this award. Period of Performance (POP): The anticipated POP is 18 months from date of award. Anticipated Issue Date is: June 15, 2005. The Solicitation and any related documents will only be available over the Internet referencing the above RFP number. The Internet site, or URL for the FedBizOpps page is www.fedbizopps.gov or www.eps.gov. It is the Offeror’s sole responsibility to monitor the Internet site for release of the solicitation and amendments.

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