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A -- CRADA FOR IHSDM MODEL INTEGRATION WITH CAD/CIVIL DESIGN TE CHNOLOGY DUE 020196 POC Justin True, (703) 285-2121. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking to form partnerships with Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Roadway Design software vendors that will result in the integration of FHWA's Interactive Highway Safety Design Model (IHSDM) with the vendors' products. THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A SOLICITATION AND WILL NOT RESULT IN AWARD OF A CONTRACT, GRANT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, THE INTENDED RESULT OF THIS NOTICE IS THE CREATION OF COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (CRADAS), AS DEFINED IN THE STEVENSON-WYDLER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION ACT OF 1980, which defines a CRADA as an agreement between a Federal lab and a non-Federal party in which the Government provides resources other than funds toward the conduct of specified research or development efforts, and the non-Federal party provides funds, personnel, services, or other resources toward the conduct of such effort, consistent with the mission of the Government party. The CRADA's will provide for sharing of information between FHWA and the vendors during the research process to facilitate implementation of IHSDM. IHSDM is a major, multi-year FHWA program, the goal of which is to develop a systematic approach that will enable roadway designers to assess the potential safety effects of specific geometric design decisions. The IHSDM is envisioned as a series of interactive computer programs (modules) that could be integrated into and accessed from commercially-available CAD/Roadway Design packages. Several independent research studies are underway to develop the IHSDM modules, including: (1) Vehicle Dynamics Module, (2) Design Consistency Module, (3) Accident Analysis Module, (4) Driver Performance Module, (5) Policy Review Module, and (6) Traffic Assessment Module. FHWA will be responsible for integrating the IHSDM modules into a single model. For IHSDM to be truly useful, the product distribution must be widespread. Since CAD/roadway design software will be the core of the model, the best way to disseminate IHSDM is through the CAD products. FHWA's vision is fo the CAD/design vendors to: (1) link the IHSDM to the CAD/roadway design software, so that IHSDM can be accessed from within the vendor's software, (2) promote the use of IHSDM by marketing IHSDM as part of their product line, (3) advance the visualization capabilities of IHSDM, and (4) provide input into the IHSDM development process. FHWA's role in the development of IHSDM will include: (1) overseeing and funding the development and integration of all six modules, (2) providing knowledge/background of IHSDM to CAD vendors through FHWA's Geometric Design Laboratory, and (3) facilitating coordination between CAD vendors and IHSDM contractors. State DOTs will be active participants in the development of the model, and widespread use of IHSDM is expected as the software is incorporated into the roadway design process. Interested vendors are invited to contact Mr. Justin True of the FHWA Safety Design Division at (202)285-2121 (FAX 703-285-2679) for more information. Vendors interested in entering into a CRADA with FHWA should express their interest, in writing, to Mr. Justin True within 90 days of the date of this announcement. (0305)

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