Tender Details

Country: USA
Summary: Aging and Fire Testing of Materials
UST Ref No: 114057501
Deadline: 13 Feb 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: Refer Document
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: 6913G625SS1004
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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.
This RFI is for information and planning purposes only and is a market research tool to determine the availability and adequacy of sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and possible issuance of a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This RFI does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotations, and proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

1.0 Description
The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT), John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, is conducting the RFI as part of its market research to identify companies and laboratories that perform standard material aging processes and fire testing of materials. This Request for Information does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice.

2.0 Background
The John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) provides technical support to the Federal Railroad Administration-s (FRA) railroad systems safety research. The FRA considered the results of the ongoing Volpe fire safety research program when it issued fire safety regulations in 49 CFR, Part 238.103, and Appendix B in 1999, which were modified in 2002. Following the rulemaking, FRA and Volpe staff identified several technical issues relating to the fire performance of certain component materials during the initial rulemaking development, during the on-going FRA research...
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Aging and Fire Testing of Materials - USA Tender

The TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Aging and Fire Testing of Materials. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 114057501 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-02-13.

The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.