Expert Metallurgical Consulting (Senior-Level)

The contract seeks senior-level metallurgical engineering expertise to support failure investigations, root cause analysis, peer review, and expert testimony related to infrastructure materials used in critical transportation and public works assets. The work is focused on identifying failures, determining underlying causes, and providing technical validation through rigorous engineering analysis, with a strong emphasis on delivering credible, defensible conclusions for legal or regulatory purposes. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541690, issued by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, with performance expected to be centered in New York, though exact location details are not specified. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, and responses are due by August 24, 2026, requiring qualified contractors to demonstrate proven experience in metallurgical failure analysis of infrastructure systems such as bridges, rail components, pipelines, or structural steel. Expertise in material degradation mechanisms, fracture mechanics, corrosion, and metallurgical testing methods is essential, as is the ability to communicate findings clearly through written reports and courtroom testimony. The contract does not indicate any set-aside provisions and relies on the bidder’s demonstrated capability to deliver high-level technical services under the authority of the Port Authority’s New York division.