28th Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV Peer Review)
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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MISCELLANEOUS PRINTED MATTER (7690)

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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is seeking professional services for the 28th Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Peer Review. The objective of this procurement is to enhance the quality of vehicle safety research presented at the ESV Conference by reviewing and publishing documents that showcase cutting-edge vehicle safety technology and innovation. These published papers will be made publicly accessible via an internet link hosted by NHTSA, emphasizing the importance of disseminating vital safety information to the public. Interested parties can reach out to Latinia Buck at latinia.buck.ctr@dot.gov for further details, as there are no set-asides for this opportunity.

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