Vehicle Purchasing, Leasing, Transfer, Storage, Disposition, Parts Procurement, and Test Coordination Services
ID: 693JJ926RQ000118Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services (541614)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: LOGISTICS SUPPORT (R706)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b777b35154145e9aeeab2b638310cf1/view
Timeline
    Description

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking qualified small businesses to provide comprehensive vehicle procurement, leasing, transfer, storage, disposition, parts procurement, and test coordination services. The contractor will support NHTSA's mission by acquiring vehicles for various crash tests and research initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining meticulous records while coordinating with multiple testing laboratories. This effort is crucial for enhancing vehicle safety and reducing economic costs associated with traffic incidents. Interested firms must submit their Corporate Capability Statements to Michelle Shanahan at michelle.shanahan@dot.gov by the deadline of 10 calendar days from the publication date of this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michelle Shanahan
    (202) 578-0962
    michelle.shanahan@dot.gov
    Files
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    693JJ926RQ000118 DRAFT SOW.pdf
    This government RFP outlines the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) need for comprehensive vehicle procurement, testing, and research support services. The contractor will be responsible for purchasing, leasing, transferring, storing, inspecting, repairing, and disposing of new and used vehicles for various crash, crash avoidance, and component tests. Key services include obtaining competitive quotes for vehicles and parts, coordinating test schedules with multiple laboratories, facilitating data transfer via an FTP site, and conducting analyses for the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) to assess fleet coverage and aid in vehicle selection. The contractor must maintain meticulous records, meet timely delivery requirements, and ensure vehicles are in specified condition for testing. This effort supports NHTSA's mission to enhance vehicle safety and reduce economic costs associated with traffic incidents.
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