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Rail Vehicle Structural Analysis Consultant

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

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The Rail Vehicle Structural Analysis Consultant subcontract involves performing structural impact analysis for prime contractors on Federal Railroad Administration projects. The selected consultant will be responsible for analyzing battery enclosure integrity and conducting Finite Element Analysis on vehicle frames under blast loading using Abaqus or LS-DYNA to evaluate venting effectiveness. Key deliverables include structural vulnerability reports and specific mitigation recommendations. Qualified candidates must hold a Professional Engineer license and possess a deep understanding of FRA rail safety standards. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541330 and is associated with the Department of Transportation. The response deadline for this requirement is September 21, 2026.

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PE consultant providing structural impact and blast analysis for FRA rail vehicle projects.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → Federal Railroad AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of FR26RDI20000000070.

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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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Performs structural impact analysis for prime contractors on Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) rail vehicle projects. Analyzes battery enclosure integrity and performs Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on vehicle frames under blast loading using Abaqus or LS-DYNA to assess venting effectiveness. Requires Professional Engineer (PE) license and knowledge of FRA rail safety standards. Delivers structural vulnerability reports and mitigation recommendations.

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