New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Rollover Static Stability Factor (SSF) Measurements
ID: 693JJ924RQ000195Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- GROUND EFFECT VEHICLES, MOTOR VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CYCLES (H223)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2f30c3ed0e614f0cbfb36f4a0854ef70/view
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    Posted Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 20, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 6, 2025, 9:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Transportation, specifically the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is seeking a contractor to perform highly accurate Center-of-Gravity (CG) height measurements for approximately 35 light vehicles annually over the next five years as part of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). The primary objective is to determine the Static Stability Factor (SSF) of each vehicle, which is critical for assessing rollover resistance and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. NHTSA plans to award a sole source contract to SEA, Ltd., which possesses a proprietary Vehicle Inertial Measurement Facility (VIMF) that uniquely qualifies them for this task, with an estimated contract value of $548,492 over six years, including a potential six-month extension. Interested parties can reach out to Thomas Vandell at thomas.vandell@dot.gov or 202-366-0626 for further information.

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Mar 26, 2024, 1:11 PM UTC
NCAP 2024 Static Rollover 693JJ925RQ000003 - JOTFOC CO_signed_2.6.2025.pdf
Mar 20, 2025, 2:07 PM UTC
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeks to justify the use of other than full and open competition to award a sole source contract to SEA, Ltd. for continuing Static Stability Factor (SSF) measurements as part of the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). This indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is estimated at $548,492 over a six-year period, including one optional six-month extension. SEA, Ltd. is uniquely qualified due to its proprietary Vehicle Inertial Measurement Facility (VIMF), which accurately measures Center-of-Gravity height in vehicles, a capability unmatched by any other vendor. A market analysis conducted revealed no alternative sources could effectively meet these requirements, reinforcing SEA, Ltd.’s singular role in providing this essential data. The absence of competitive alternatives and the risk of service disruption—impeding the issuance of Rollover Resistance Ratings mandated by federal regulation—further justifies the sole source approach. NHTSA's procurement strategy includes thorough cost analysis to ensure fair pricing, underpinning the necessity and rationale for this procurement decision, which has been validated by agency contracting officers.
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Mar 26, 2024, 1:11 PM UTC
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