Research Services Mr. Takashi Ito

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) plans to award a sole source purchase order to Mr. Takashi Ito to support the U.S. Japan Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Joint Research Program. Mr. Ito will be providing as well as coordinating ITS field efforts of the U.S. and Japan which are significant in order to promote more effective research and development in each country. The rapid development of ITS research and development requires timely exchange of information. Mr. Ito will provide Digital Map Technology for driver assistance, cooperative vehicle-highway systems for driver assistance and road management. Additionally, Mr. Ito will provide information on new strategies for new framework of cooperation between countries upon completion of the research and studies Mr. Ito will provide a synopsis of the ITS related new strategies. Because Mr. Ito will be working and coordinating all of his services through a fellowship developed by the government and the Japanese government Mr. Ito has been nominated as a representative and is considered the only source who can provide the services for the exchange program. This is a Simplified Acquisition and the anticipated award date is April 15, 2008.