Danna Brooks is a government contact. Danna is associated with 19 contracts. Activity spans Testing Laboratories and Services, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and Computer Systems Design Services.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, is establishing multiple Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to support the Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research (EMBIR) program. This initiative aims to advance the understanding of human injury biomechanics and improve vehicle safety through specialized research, analysis, and technical support. The scope of work is divided into four primary research domains: experimental biomechanics to identify injury thresholds, the development and assessment of Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs), advanced computational modeling and simulation of crash scenarios, and the analysis of real-world crash data using data science tools such as AI and machine learning to develop injury criteria and performance metrics.
Solicitation number 693JJ927R000001 is open for full and open competition under NAICS code 541715. The total period of performance is not to exceed 60 months, structured as a two-year base period, three one-year option periods, and one final six-month extension option. The anticipated effective date for these contracts is December 30, 2026. Eligible offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for award.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, is establishing a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract titled Advanced Safety Research. This initiative supports the Electronic Systems Safety Division in evaluating the impact of vehicle electronic subsystems on safety and developing risk mitigation countermeasures. The scope of work is broad, encompassing research, testing, and analysis of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Automated Driving Systems (ADS), and vehicle cybersecurity. Specific activities may include simulation and modeling of driver behavior, functional safety assessments, on-road naturalistic driving studies, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to vehicle safety.
The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services and is open for full and open competition. The anticipated period of performance is 60 months, consisting of a 36-month base period and a 24-month option period, with a required start date of February 2027. Task orders may be issued as Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, or Hybrid contracts, and work must be performed at contractor facilities within the continental United States. This current notice serves as a presolicitation synopsis, with the formal solicitation expected to be released in December 2026 via SAM.gov.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA
NAICS
541380
Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The Department of Transportation, through the NHTSA Office of Acquisition, has awarded contract 693JJ926D000001 to Element Materials Technology St. Paul Inc. for the Standards Enforcement Program regarding FMVSS No. 106. This agreement is designed to support government enforcement efforts through the acquisition, inspection, compliance testing, and reporting of brake hoses, brake hose assemblies, and brake hose end fittings. The scope of work specifically includes various compliance tests for air, hydraulic, and vacuum brake hoses.
The contract is valued at 20,000 dollars and is categorized under NAICS code 541380. While the contracting office is located in Washington, DC, the place of performance is designated as Des Moines, Iowa. Danna Brooks serves as the primary point of contact for this award, which ensures that automotive brake components meet the necessary federal safety standards.
Department Of TransportationDes Moines,
IA,
50313,
USA$1.8Mest.
This Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract, issued by the NHTSA Office of Acquisition under the Department of Transportation, focuses on research and technical support services for vehicle safety technologies. Specifically, the contract pertains to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards regarding lamps, reflective devices, and warning devices.
The scope of work involves a broad range of technical activities, including the testing and evaluation of ADAS and ADS technologies, simulation and modeling of driver behavior, and functional safety assessments of vehicle components. Additionally, the contract covers on-road testing, cybersecurity research, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance vehicle safety and data analysis.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA$2.1Mest.
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking to establish an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support its Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research (EMBIR) program, aiming to enhance vehicle safety through scientific research into human injury mechanisms in motor vehicle crashes. The contract will be awarded through a full and open competition with no set-aside provisions, requiring all offerors to be registered in SAM.gov, and is anticipated to take effect on October 1, 2026, with a total performance period of up to 60 months consisting of a two-year base period, three one-year options, and one six-month extension. The contract will enable the issuance of task orders under Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, or Hybrid structures across four core research domains: Experimental Biomechanics, which involves physical testing to determine human injury tolerance under crash conditions; Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) Support, focusing on the development, assessment, and validation of biofidelity and measurement accuracy in crash test dummies; Computational Modeling, which includes creating and refining finite element simulations of the human body and ATDs for virtual crash analysis; and Crash and Injury Data Analysis, applying advanced data science and machine learning techniques to real-world crash datasets to develop injury criteria and improve vehicle safety metrics. The work will be performed primarily by the contractor, with NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Research in Washington, DC serving as the administrative oversight point, and acceptance of deliverables will be determined by the government based on scientific rigor, model validation, and alignment with NHTSA’s safety objectives. While the solicitation does not specify detailed inspection standards, packaging requirements, or formal evaluation weighting, it implies adherence to established biomechanical benchmarks and requires technical proposals that demonstrate deep expertise across all four domains, with submissions due electronically via SAM.gov no later than June 23, 2026.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA
NAICS
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the U.S. Department of Transportation, is establishing an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract titled Advanced Safety Research to support critical work in vehicle safety technologies. This contract will provide technical research and analysis services focused on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Automated Driving Systems (ADS), vehicle cybersecurity, and the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve vehicle safety outcomes. Work under the contract includes planning and conducting vehicle safety studies, testing and evaluating safety technologies, simulation and modeling of vehicle systems and driver behavior, functional safety assessments, on-road and naturalistic driving studies, and cybersecurity vulnerability evaluations. The performance period spans up to five years, with a 36-month base period and a 24-month option period, and all work must be conducted within the continental United States. The contract is structured to accommodate a variety of task order types including Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and hybrid arrangements, with a total potential value of $100 million. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and maintain active compliance with federal procurement requirements. No set-aside provisions apply, and the procurement is open to all eligible entities under the NAICS code 541380 for Testing Laboratories and Services. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with responses due by June 23, 2026, and awards anticipated before September 1, 2026, to ensure uninterrupted support for NHTSA’s research mission. There are no security clearance requirements for personnel, and while no specific key personnel or organizational conflict of interest clauses are defined in the available information, acceptance of deliverables will be governed by adherence to federal motor vehicle safety standards, ISO 26262, and NHTSA research protocols. All proposals must be submitted electronically through SAM.gov, and no physical delivery or packaging specifications are required due to the nature of the services being procured.
Department Of TransportationDC,
USA
NAICS
541380
Testing Laboratories and Services
PSC
R425
Professional, Administrative, and Management Support Services
The contract is established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, to support its mission of enhancing vehicle safety by reducing fatalities and injuries related to motor vehicle crashes. Specifically, the contract focuses on ensuring compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 106, which sets minimum performance requirements for brake hoses, assemblies, fittings, and end fittings used in motor vehicles. The primary goal is to verify that these components meet the prescribed safety standards through testing and inspection, thereby helping to prevent brake system failures caused by hose or assembly failures that could lead to pressure or vacuum loss. The contract involves services related to the acquisition, inspection, compliance testing, and reporting of brake hoses and related components to assist the government in enforcing FMVSS No. 106.
The solicitation, titled "Standards Enforcement Program for FMVSS No. 106, 'Brake Hoses'," was posted in December 2024 with a response deadline in January 2025. It is managed by the NHTSA Office of Acquisition under the Department of Transportation, located in Washington, D.C. The NAICS code associated with this contract is 541380, indicating a focus on testing laboratories and similar services. Interested parties can contact designated representatives via email for further details. The contract aims to ensure that manufacturers' brake hose products comply with federal safety standards, thereby supporting NHTSA’s broader mission of vehicle safety enforcement.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an agency within the United States Department of Transportation, awarded an IDIQ contract to SGS North America Inc. on September 22, 2023, under solicitation number 693JJ923D000068. This contract supports the Standards Enforcement Program for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 209, which establishes minimum performance requirements for seat belt assemblies to minimize the likelihood of occupants being ejected from a vehicle during an impact.
The scope of work involves acquiring professional services for the procurement, inspection, compliance testing, and reporting of seat belt assemblies. Specifically, the contractor is responsible for conducting load tests as specified in TP-209-08, including performance testing for hardware, assemblies, and retractors. These efforts enable the Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance to ensure that manufacturers meet all applicable safety standards and to support the government's overall mission of reducing fatalities and injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes.
