U.S. DOT FY 2024.1 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A
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24:1 CMV Trailer Stability Sensor
The Topic talks about recording data to an internal memory source, would that be a High reliability, non-erasable source, or is this meant more for engineering/maintenance analysis and 99% reliability and rewrite is acceptable?
The topic talks about notifying the driver, is notification through the CANBUS the only acceptable way? Can we use other methods, such as SMS Text?
The topic talks about measuring sway and lean. Are we allowed to have multiple sensors on the trailer?Can we tap trailer electrical for power, or are we expected to be self powered at all time? Can we generate power internally…
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Would each proposal be expected to cover the full range of failure points?
Would a proposal focused on a particular broad class of failure points that only covers a subset of likely major failure points be in scope and of sufficient interest, or would you prefer proposals for technologies capable of mitigating the full range of likely failure points?
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External Computer Vision
Is SBIR interested in V2X solutions for 24-NH1, or are these algorithms specific to internal vehicle processes? We provide AI/ML solutions for infrastructure and could potentially push surrounding vehicle and VRU data to connected vehicles, but as written this section appears to be intended as algorithm development specific to onboard computers.
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What are the acceptable "transit agencies" that can participate in Phase I?
24-FT2: Mitigation of Cybersecurity Failures "requires working with a transit agency" to collect data and analyze the most common failure points.
There are many, many organizations that could claim to be a "transit agency." What is considered a valid "transit agency" for this topic (for 24-FT2: Mitigation of Cybersecurity Failures)?
There are non-transit agency organizations such as CharIN (https://www.charin.global/) that are working with National Labs to catalog and classify "the most common [cybersecurity] failure points;" however, this organization is not a "transit agency."
Is it acceptable for a potential offeror to work with a National Lab or with…
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Can separate and different co-located hazardous materials placards be proposed for redundancy?
The overall solution should identify or propose a readily available tool, technology, or material to improve the survivability of placards on rail tank cars or other motor vehicles that were involved in a hazardous material incident or withstand environmental damage without compromising or degrading safety. For the survivability of pertinent information it seems redundant hazardous materials placards on the bulk package would be helpful. The primary placard might be engulfed in flames but a secondary one may be accessible to first responders arriving on the scene.
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1) Who are the target drivers, e.g., long-haul truckers, public transportation drivers, ordinary drivers (potentially incentivized through i
1) Who are the target drivers, e.g., long-haul truckers, public transportation drivers, ordinary drivers (potentially incentivized through insurers)? Do imaging devices already exist on the target platforms?
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Next-Generation Sensing and Communication Technology for Cooperative Driving Automation
- What is the desired sensing range for moving vehicles.
- Can we use 60 GHz radars for detection.
- Can we use 4.9 GHz for public safety.
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Driver Input for trailer load and tractor information?
Would some driver input such as typing in the trailer load or selecting the type of tractor (make/model/year) be allowable? Inputs such as these could be helpful for determining suspension deflection versus expected values under the given loading.
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Can each path through the turnout be reported-on separately?
As there are two paths through a turnout, there will need to be two separate passes with the trolley to capture each path. Is it acceptable to report the condition of each path separately or is there a need to somehow to combine the two paths into a single data-set? Combining the two paths will certainly increase the difficulty of the proposed project.
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Can the 50lbs weight limit be accomplished by dividing the inspection system into 2 parts?
For example, would it be acceptable to have a cart portion that is 50lbs or less and a separate sensor and computing package that is 50lbs or less and the user connects the two pieces once onsite?
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2 votes
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Vulnerability assessment for operators and passengers (both in transit and processes)
What is the scope of the cybersecurity issue? Cybersecurity threats to the operator and passenger during transactions between the two, or during actual transit (when boarding or exiting) might introduce a long-term, ongoing threat to both.
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Corrosion Indicator Coating
I have a two part question regarding this SBIR topic.
- Is there coating currently applied on the internal surface of the pipeline?
- Is the technology targeted towards new pipelines or existing assets?
2 votes -
Does the expected technology need to possess either sound modulators or fiber optics?
Just for clarification, does the expected technology need to possess either sound modulators or fiber optics? We are assuming these to be examples that the proposed solution is not limited to.
"The proposed solution is expected to use technology such as high frequency sound modulators or metrology in fiber optics coupled with software to rapidly identify defects."
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placard
The topic description says in general "Placards are often subjected to harsh conditions during transportation, including exposure to weather elements, chemical exposure, and physical damage". But then, in the specific description of the desired solution, only one environmental factor is mentioned: "The overall solution . . . must be able to survive high excessive heat". Is excess heat the most important factor in evaluating a solution, and is there a quantitative criteria anticipated for the final solicitation? (e.g. temperature and time of exposure)
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Is toll collection a topic of interest for cybersecurity protection under 24-FT2?
Is toll collection a common failure point?
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Vehicle access during Phase I execution
Will the awardee for Phase I have access to test drives in FMCSA-owned vehicles to understand specific/additional details about the kind of vehicle forces/driver behavior that DOT is interested in monitoring?
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Proposer's skillset
Is the proposer expected to already have a relevant product that will be adapted to this use case? OR is the DOT open to consider applications from companies that have experience in the core technologies involved in measuring and analyzing accelerometer/gyro signals?
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Can you please further describe and clarify the distinction between the device and the product noted in the 24-FH2 topic?
It is not entirely clear how the final solution developed at the end of Phase II would be a product as opposed to a device. Do you mean that the final deliverable would be the approach to create the carbonated RCA product using existing devices (or slightly modified devices) as opposed to developing a new device? "this SBIR topic seeks to create a device to carbonate RCA or a product of carbonated RCA that could be implemented in a field concrete transportation infrastructure mixture."
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24-NH6: Should we be expected to come with a pre-existing solution (e.g. design)?
Does the Phase I allow us to do research and associated investigation into optimal solutions?
Or are applicants expected to bring pre-existing designs for this problem?
1 vote