Aging and Fire Testing of Materials Tender, USA - 114057501

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Aging and Fire Testing of Materials

Deadline : 13 Feb 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 114057501

Document Ref. No. : 6913G625SS1004

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and possible issuance of a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFI does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotations, and proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.



1.0 Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, is conducting the RFI as part of its market research to identify companies and laboratories that perform standard material aging processes and fire testing of materials. This Request for Information does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice.



2.0 Background

The John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) provides technical support to the Federal Railroad Administration-s (FRA) railroad systems safety research. The FRA considered the results of the ongoing Volpe fire safety research program when it issued fire safety regulations in 49 CFR, Part 238.103, and Appendix B in 1999, which were modified in 2002. Following the rulemaking, FRA and Volpe staff identified several technical issues relating to the fire performance of certain component materials during the initial rulemaking development, during the on-going FRA research...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 6913G625SS1004
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Office: 6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTR
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Jan 30, 2025 11:30 am EST
Original Response Date: Feb 13, 2025 03:00 am EST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Feb 28, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: R499 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER
NAICS Code: 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance: USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

6913G625SS1004-Table-1-and-2.pdf