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This Subcontract opportunity from Department Of Transportation was posted on September 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Finite Element Model (FEM) Development and Validation

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This 8(a) sole source subcontract with the Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center focuses on the development and validation of finite element models for rail equipment glazing systems. The project involves performing advanced computational simulations to analyze stress, strain, and retention capacity under specific load conditions using high-performance computing software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or LS-DYNA. The contractor is responsible for delivering validated finite element models and comprehensive technical simulation reports. This work is performed under NAICS code 541330 and is based in Hinsdale, Illinois. The solicitation was posted on September 21, 2026, with a response deadline of September 28, 2026.

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8(a) subcontract for DOT Volpe to develop rail equipment glazing finite element models.

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Hinsdale, IL, 60521, USA

Set-Aside

8A

Documents

This scope was carved out of 6913G626Q300057.

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Evaluation and Standardization of Retention Capacity of Rail Equipment Glazing Systems

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr
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Performs advanced computational simulation and modeling of rail equipment glazing systems for prime contractors on U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center projects. Develops simplified and detailed validated finite element models to simulate stress, strain, and retention capacity under specific load conditions using HPC software such as ANSYS, Abaqus, or LS-DYNA. Delivers validated Finite Element Models and technical simulation reports.

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