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Battery Chemistry & Thermal Runaway Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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Response Deadline09/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the Federal Railroad Administration involves providing a Subject Matter Expert in Battery Chemistry and Thermal Runaway to support prime contractors on battery hazard projects. The selected expert will supply critical technical data and chemical kinetic parameters, including gas evolution rates and compositions for various battery chemistries, while defining thermal runaway trigger points based on proprietary failure databases or laboratory testing. The role requires a PhD or an advanced degree in Materials Science or Electrochemistry to ensure the delivery of high-quality technical data sheets and validation reports. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715 and is managed under the Department of Transportation.

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Subcontract for battery chemistry expert providing technical data and thermal runaway support for FRA.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → Federal Railroad AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of FR26RDI20000000070.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Development of a Computation Fluid Dynamics Model to Quantify Explosion Hazards in Li-ion Battery Powered Rail Vehicles.

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PostedSep 14

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Response DeadlineSep 21

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

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Supplies technical data and chemical kinetic parameters for prime contractors on Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) battery hazard projects. Provides gas evolution rates, composition for various battery chemistries, and defines thermal runaway trigger points using laboratory testing data or proprietary failure databases. Requires PhD or advanced degree in Electrochemistry or Materials Science. Delivers technical data sheets and validation reports.

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