SOFTWARE LICENSING OPPORTUNITY EVIRS: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Incident Response
Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE–DOE CNTRIdaho Falls, ID, 83415, USA

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Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: EMERGENCY RESPONSE/DISASTER PLANNING/PREPAREDNESS SUPPORT (R429)

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https://sam.gov/opp/b2801828594e4a5eb21461e65b6a87d8/view
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    The Department of Energy, through the Battelle Energy Alliance at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), is seeking a development partner for the software licensing opportunity titled "EVIRS: Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Incident Response." This innovative software tool aims to enhance safety and efficiency in managing post-crash scenarios involving electric vehicles (EVs) by providing critical information and guidelines to emergency responders. As the adoption of EVs increases, the need for specialized tools to address unique hazards, such as stranded energy and thermal runaway risks, becomes paramount. Interested parties can contact Andrew Rankin at andrew.rankin@inl.gov for further discussions regarding this opportunity, which is currently in the beta development stage and focuses on commercializing advanced technology for public safety and economic growth.

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    Andrew Rankin
    andrew.rankin@inl.gov
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