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Full-Scale EV Battery Burn Testing

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Federal

Response Deadline08/24/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract calls for conducting full-scale fire tests on complete electric vehicle battery packs to evaluate their real-world burn behavior, the effectiveness of containment systems, and the challenges faced by emergency responders during such incidents. These tests are designed to generate actionable data on thermal runaway propagation, fire intensity, toxic emissions, and structural failure modes under uncontrolled conditions, with the goal of improving safety standards and emergency protocols for EV-related fires. The work will be performed at the Washington Navy Yard and is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, indicating a focus on scientific research and development services. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 24, 2026, and is managed by the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety within the Department of Transportation. The testing aims to address critical gaps in current safety knowledge, directly informing regulatory developments, vehicle design enhancements, and first responder training programs related to electric vehicle battery fires.

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Full-scale EV battery fire tests to improve safety standards and emergency response protocols.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 69A385 Ofc Of Haz Materials SafetyView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington Navy Yard, DC, USA

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NONE

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PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 24

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08/24/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTCin 23 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 69A385 Ofc Of Haz Materials Safety

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Perform real-world-scale fire tests on complete EV battery packs to study burn behavior, containment effectiveness, and emergency response challenges.

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