28th Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Peer Review
ID: 693JJ925R000021-001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION693JJ9 NHTSA OFFICE OF ACQUISTIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Professional Organizations (813920)

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SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT (R706)

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https://sam.gov/opp/58b717ab369b41b68188e23026f0a86b/view
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    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide professional services for the peer review and publication of vehicle safety research technical papers in preparation for the 28th Enhanced Safety of Vehicles (ESV) Conference, scheduled for May 12-15, 2026, in Canada. The contract, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, aims to publish 50-100 papers focusing on innovative vehicle safety technologies, ensuring that these documents are accessible to the public via an electronic platform. This initiative underscores NHTSA's commitment to enhancing vehicle safety research accessibility and fostering international collaboration in automotive safety developments. Interested parties must submit their proposals by June 20, 2025, to the designated NHTSA contact, Latinia Buck, at latinia.buck.ctr@dot.gov.

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    Latinia Buck
    latinia.buck.ctr@dot.gov
    Vincent C. Lynch
    (202) 366-9568
    vincent.lynch@dot.gov
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    Combined Synopsis_Solicitation 693JJ925R000021 ESV Peer Review Final (04 June 2025).pdf
    The Request for Proposal (RFP) 693JJ925R000021 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) seeks qualified contractors to provide professional services for the peer review and publication of vehicle safety research technical papers in preparation for the 28th Enhanced Safety of Vehicles Conference in Canada, scheduled for May 12-15, 2026. The contract, effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, aims for a firm fixed-price agreement, and proposals are invited for publishing 50-100 papers focusing on innovative vehicle safety technologies. Proposals must include a technical approach, qualifications of project personnel, and examples of similar past performance. The contract deliverables include a kickoff meeting, peer review plan, and the final electronic publication, ensuring public access to the published papers. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals by June 20, 2025, to the designated NHTSA contact. This initiative underscores NHTSA's commitment to enhancing vehicle safety research accessibility and fostering international collaboration in automotive safety developments.
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