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Sled Tests to Evaluate a Universal Docking Interface Geometry (UDIG) WTORS with ATD in a Simulated Train Collision
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, acting on behalf of the Federal Railroad Administration, is soliciting firm fixed-price quotes under FAR Part 12 for research and testing services aimed at enhancing occupant protection in passenger rail cars, specifically focusing on wheelchair securement and occupant restraint systems during simulated train collisions. The solicitation, identified as 6913G626Q300026, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued as a Request for Quotation with no separate written solicitation to be issued. The effort centers on conducting a series of dynamic sled tests using anthropomorphic test devices to evaluate the effectiveness of the Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint System (WTORS) under a defined 8g, 250 ms crash pulse per SAE AS8049. The base contract line item (CLIN 00100) includes full development of a task management plan and test implementation plan, coordination of passenger seat shipments, calibration and three dynamic sled tests, data processing, and submission of a complete test report. An optional contract line item (CLIN 00200) provides for two additional sled tests and associated report amendments, contingent on government discretion. The period of performance runs from award date through May 15, 2027, with all work to be performed at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Offerors must be registered in SAM and maintain active registration through final payment, and the NAICS code 541380 applies with a small business size standard of $19 million in average annual receipts; no set-aside is used. Evaluation will be based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria, and proposals must strictly adhere to formatting requirements including Microsoft Word .docx format, APA citations, and 508 accessibility compliance. Technical deliverables must include pre- and post-test photographic documentation, high-speed video, injury criterion analyses meeting specific limits for HIC15, Nij, chest deceleration, and axial loads, and full compliance with 49 CFR Parts 571, 572, and 238, as well as industry standards such as ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2017 and ISO 7176-19. Contractors must use specified test equipment including Hybrid III 50th and 95th percentile ATDs and a ballasted surrogate wheelchair,
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Agency
Contract Value
$31,677NAICS
Place of Performance
Cambridge, MA, 02142, USASet-Aside
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Award Issued Date
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Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation No. 6913G626Q300026 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 12, Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This solicitation document and Incorporated provisions are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective 03/13/2026. The NAICS Code is 541380; the Small Business size standard is $19M.
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses; full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul
The U.S. Department of Transportation/John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) is supporting the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) by conducting research to improve occupant protection for passenger rail cars. Research is ongoing to evaluate collision safety for passengers seated in wheelchairs. The series of testing described in the statement of work (SOW) will evaluate additional wheelchair securement, anthropomorphic test device (ATD), and occupant restraint configurations to assess the effectiveness of the wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint system (WTORS).
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
The Government intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order as a result of this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This notice is expected to result in a single award, subject to receipt of an acceptable quote.
CLIN 00100 (Base): This CLIN includes:
- Development of a task management plan
- Development of a test implementation plan
- Coordinate shipment of passenger seats
- Conduct a calibration test run
- Conduct dynamic sled test 1-3
- Process Test Data
- Test Report and research result
Quantity: 1 EA $____________________________
CLIN 00200 (Option CLIN): This CLIN includes:
- Conduct dynamic sled test 4-5
- Process/Prepare Test Data
- Amend Test Report and research results
Quantity: 1 EA $____________________________
Please provide a firm fixed price quote in accordance with the contract items (CLINs) above and the attached Statement of Work (SOW).
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for this SOW will be from date of award through 05/15/2027.
INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS:
This combined synopsis/solicitation hereby incorporates all Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provisions and clauses contained herein and attached.
FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items apply to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference. Vendors are required to meet all solicitation requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in a vendor submission being ineligible for award. If the vendor finds it necessary to take exception to any of the requirements specified in the solicitation, the vendor shall clearly identify where it is addressed in its proposal. Each exception shall clearly identify the specific paragraph and/or part of the solicitation to which the exception is taken.
FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services is hereby incorporated by reference.
a) Evaluation of Offerors. The Government will make an award to the Offeror, whose offer is deemed the lowest price technically acceptable.
FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is hereby incorporated by reference. Additional clauses and provisions that apply to this acquisition are provided in the attached terms and conditions.
Contractors must maintain their SAM registration throughout the life of the contract through final payment. Contracting officers must validate the contractor has an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM.
QUESTIONS
All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to Karen.Marino@dot.gov and Christopher.Dooley@dot.gov no later than May 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
The offer should be addressed to the following: U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Attn: Karen Marino, V222, 220 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA 02142. The signed offer must be submitted via e-mail to the contracting officer at Karen.Marino@dot.gov and Chris Dooley at Christopher.Dooley@dot.gov. The time for receipt of offers is 3:00 PM Eastern Time on 05/18/2026. No telephone requests will be honored. The Government will not pay for any information received.
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