RFI -Advanced Transportation Analytics Platform Services

Background
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is conducting market research to modernize its oversight capabilities of Motor Carrier business operations. The goal is to transition from periodic, manual audits to a system of continuous risk review, assessment, and validation. This initiative aims to eliminate 'chameleon carriers,' reduce identity theft, and ensure compliance among entities operating on U.S. highways. The FMCSA seeks to leverage real-time data from commercial and government sources to enhance enforcement actions and fraud detection.

Work Details
The FMCSA requires a platform that integrates commercial data for proactive monitoring of risks associated with unsafe and illicit vehicles, drivers, and carriers. Key tasks include:

(a) Conducting macro analysis of national supply chains to identify unsafe activity;
(b) Validating predictive indicators of risk;
(c) Developing predictive and prescriptive analytic tools for real-time identification of risks;
(d) Linking tools to 'load boards' for insurance coverage gaps;
(e) Providing Business Intelligence tools for long-term planning;
(f) Creating risk-informed inspection schedules;
(g) Enhancing risk models with social media indicators;
(h) Integrating Human Systems with adaptable tools;
(i) Ensuring connectivity in degraded environments;
(j) Implementing feedback mechanisms for alert accuracy validation;
(k) Assessing 'Broker Risk' models.