Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) Analytical Platform

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT only. It is not a solicitation nor does it guarantee a solicitation will be issued. This is a source sought for the purpose of conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition. Submission of any information in response to this sources sought is COMPLETELY VOLUNTARY, and SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE A FEE to the Government. The Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) is seeking sources to supply Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) Analytical Platform to include SAS software, licensing, installation, configuration support, and a fixed amount of training credits and travel to be used for system-specific training. The purpose of the SAS supplies and services is to support computational and analysis requirements for motor vehicle crash data for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Crash Data Acquisition Network (CDAN). CDAN is an application platform used to support connected and disconnected data collection in support of rule-making and trend analysis for NHTSA. The computational platform will be a component of the CDAN and will provide NHTSA users the capabilities to perform analysis and quality checks on the statistically driven programs. Interested vendors having the above product/service must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their product/service. Included in the package shall be any literature and specifications related to the product/service. All information sought should be conveyed in no more than six (5) pages. Each response should reference this source sought title. Interested parties must respond to this announcement in writing within three (3) calendar days of publication, or by December 15, 2014. Telephonic requests will not be honored. All responses should be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive acquisition. The Government will not pay for any materials provided in response to this synopsis and submittals will not be returned to the sender. For information about the Volpe Center refer to the Volpe Center website at http://www.volpe.dot.gov.