Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research IDIQ
ID: 693JJ925RQ000215Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRONIC MODULES (5963)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7e7ec5620a6f43dfa7cd87d890fb446a/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is seeking qualified contractors for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research. The primary objectives of this procurement include conducting experimental biomechanics evaluations, supporting the development of anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs), performing advanced virtual testing, and analyzing real-world crash data to enhance understanding of injury mechanisms and improve vehicle safety. This initiative is critical for reducing traffic fatalities and injuries, as it aims to inform regulatory standards and enhance automotive restraint systems, ultimately contributing to the prevention of serious injuries in motor vehicle crashes. Interested parties can contact Michelle Shanahan at michelle.shanahan@dot.gov or by phone at 202-366-6715 for further details.

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    Michelle Shanahan
    (202) 366-6715
    michelle.shanahan@dot.gov
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    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries through research and analysis of vehicle safety. With over 42,000 traffic-related deaths in 2022, NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Research is focused on improving vehicle design and occupant protection through advanced research on biomechanics and crash dynamics. This contract seeks to enable research on injury mechanisms and crashworthiness by utilizing experimental, computational, and analytical methods. Key objectives include conducting experimental biomechanics evaluations, supporting the development of anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs), conducting advanced virtual testing, and analyzing real-world crash data to identify trends and causation scenarios. The contract is structured to be flexible, allowing for various research tasks under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework. Overall, the proposed work emphasizes the importance of enhancing knowledge about vehicle safety and occupant injury prevention, with the ultimate goal of guiding regulatory standards and improving automotive restraint systems, consequently reducing serious injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle crashes.
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