Andrew J. Josephs is a government contact. Andrew is associated with 44 contracts. Activity spans Engineering Services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.
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The Department of Transportation, through the Volpe National Transportation System Center, has issued a sources-sought Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 6913G627RFI100 for the manufacturing of approximately 1,000 dunnage bars modeled after the EVANS DF-1 loader crossbar. This effort is intended for market research and budgetary planning to determine the availability of capable business sources before a formal Request for Proposal is issued. The project requires a comprehensive manufacturing process including 3D scanning of sample parts, casting, machining, welding, and the assembly of 8-gauge steel Z-bars and oak wood components. Finished castings must be zinc plated or treated with commercial-grade black oxide.
The dunnage bars must meet specific performance standards, including a uniformly distributed vertical load of 4,000 lbs, a concentrated center span load of 2,000 lbs, and a horizontal longitudinal restraint load of 4,000 lbs. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Capabilities not exceeding 10 pages in PDF format to Andrew Josephs by October 23, 2026. Submissions should detail technical strategies, production capacity, lead times, rough order of magnitude costs, and relevant certifications such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or NADCAP.
Department Of TransportationCambridge,
MA,
02142,
USA
NAICS
332999
All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
The Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, supporting the Department of the Interior, is seeking a firm-fixed-price purchase order for research on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) performance. The project focuses on evaluating how SAE Level 1-2 automation performs in non-typical environments at one or two U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wildlife Refuges, specifically targeting the Desert, Neal Smith, and Parker River sites. The research aims to analyze system responsiveness to wildlife, interactions with visitors, and performance on unpaved or undulating road surfaces across various natural lighting conditions. The period of performance extends from the date of award through August 15, 2028.
The acquisition is a full and open competition under NAICS code 541715. Award will be based on the best value to the government, evaluating technical capability and past performance, which combined are approximately equal in weight to price. Proposals are subject to a strict 10-page limit for the combined Performance Work Statement and past performance submissions. Key requirements include daily data ingestion and quality assurance to ensure system calibration and data integrity. The contract incorporates various FAR clauses, including specific deviations regarding the Buy American Act, anti-trafficking, and non-discrimination policies, and requires electronic payment requests through the DELPHI system.
Department Of TransportationCambridge,
MA,
02142,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
This competitive, firm-fixed-price contract, solicitation number 6913G626Q300050, is a total small business set-aside awarded by the Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation System Center. The agreement provides locomotive safety inspections and technical support for the Army Sustainment Command, covering 12 Army locomotives across four specific installations: Fort Bragg, North Carolina; Fort Stewart, Georgia; Tooele, Utah; and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The scope of work requires annual inspections conducted in accordance with 49 CFR Part 229.27, with a period of performance extending from the date of award through September 24, 2026.
The contract is structured around four Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs 00100 through 00400), each corresponding to one of the performance locations. Requirements include the submission of inspection records and PM sheets, participation in monthly teleconferences, and adherence to strict personnel qualifications. To ensure fair labor practices, the contract incorporates Department of Labor wage determinations for North Carolina, Georgia, Arkansas, and Utah. Pricing is based on fully burdened labor rates, estimated hours, materials, equipment, and travel expenses.
Department Of TransportationCambridge,
MA,
02142,
USA
The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled Boxcar Interior Wood Lining to gather market research on the capability of vendors to install interior protective wood lining on thirty-eight used 50-foot Plate C 70-ton boxcars for the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. This RFI is strictly for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, bid request, or commitment to award a contract. The work must be performed exclusively at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant in Middletown, Iowa, with no option to relocate the boxcars elsewhere. The interior lining must consist of 3/4 BCX plywood installed on all vertical interior surfaces where ammunition contacts steel, extending to a height of five feet, and must be securely fastened without compromising the structural integrity of the cars. All personnel entering the facility must pass a background check and present proper identification, and the work must comply with military safety regulations for transporting ammunition and explosives. Respondents are required to submit a written Statement of Capabilities no longer than ten pages, in 11-point font or larger, on 8.5 x 11 inch paper, in Adobe PDF format, via email to Andrew J. Josephs by June 11, 2026, at 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Each submission must reference the RFI title and include the vendor’s socio-economic small business size status under NAICS code 336510, such as Total Small Business, 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged, or Woman-Owned. While no pricing or contract terms are established, vendors are requested to provide a Rough Order of Magnitude cost estimate as part of their response to help the government assess feasibility and potential future acquisition planning.
Department Of TransportationMiddletown,
IA,
52638,
USA
The Partnership for Analysis and Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) is a sole-source research initiative managed by the Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation System Center. The contract is awarded to the Mitre Corporation's Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD) to execute Phase IV of the program, which involves the independent analysis of vehicle safety performance. By leveraging non-federal vehicle-level data from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and federal crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the project focuses on evaluating advanced driver assistance systems, automatic emergency braking, and injury mitigation technologies.
Awarded under FAR 6.302-3, the contract is justified as a sole-source action due to Mitre's status as a non-profit Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) and its unique, irreplaceable trust relationships with both government agencies and automotive manufacturers. Key requirements for the contractor include strict operational independence from both the government and industry to protect proprietary intellectual property and ensure analytical integrity. Performance is based in McLean, Virginia, with a period of performance extending through February 28, 2027. Primary deliverables include aggregate safety performance analyses and the validation of pre-crash typologies to inform federal safety policy.
Department Of TransportationMc Lean,
VA,
22102,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The contract titled "Partnership for Analytics Research in Traffic Safety (PARTS) Continued Research" is a solicitation issued by the Department of Transportation through the Volpe National Transportation System Center located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The project focuses on advancing analytics research in traffic safety and falls under the NAICS code 541715, which pertains to research and development in scientific fields. The solicitation was posted on March 5, 2026, with a response deadline of March 12, 2026, and does not include any set-aside provisions.
The work is to be performed in McLean, Virginia, and involves continued collaboration in traffic safety analytics research. The points of contact for this opportunity are Andrew J. Josephs (primary) and Matthew Phelps (secondary), both reachable via their respective Department of Transportation email addresses. This contract represents an ongoing partnership effort aimed at enhancing safety measures through advanced data analysis, supporting the government's commitment to improving transportation safety outcomes.
Department Of TransportationMc Lean,
VA,
22102,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
