Tie Down Strap Test

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Research and Innovative Technology Administration, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA. hereby issues this Combined Synopsis Solicitation for mechanical engineer expertise. The purpose of the test is to validate the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Tie Down- Defect Table Out of Service Criteria (OOSC). This testing will be conducted with new and used cargo securement synthetic straps provided by the transportation Industry stake holders. The strap tests are numbered as tasks shall be in accordance with the attached statement of work. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes; however, the government will consider all responses received within 5 days of publication. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. All responses received within 5 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. The government will not pay for any documentation provided in response to this synopsis and documentation received will not be returned to the sender. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Michael.rigby@dot.gov concerning this acquisition.