Other Qc/Test/Inspect- Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles

The Product and Service Code H923-P covers quality control, testing, and inspection services for ground effect vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers, and cycles. This category encompasses a wide range of vehicle-related testing and evaluation services, including crash testing, performance assessment, and compliance verification. The services support various government agencies in ensuring vehicle safety, performance standards, and regulatory compliance through specialized testing and inspection processes.

The federal contract awards in this PSC category predominantly feature the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contracting with specialized testing organizations to conduct vehicle safety assessments. Typical contract values range from $10,000 to $250,000, with durations typically spanning 6-12 months. Frequent contractors include Transportation Research Center Inc., MGA Research Corporation, Calspan, LLC, and Applus Idiada Karco Engineering, LLC. Most awards are firm fixed-price delivery orders with no specific set-aside designations. The primary place of performance is at contractors' specialized testing facilities across the United States, with locations in Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, and California.

The federal contract opportunities in this PSC category involve vehicle procurement and maintenance services for various U.S. government agencies. Opportunities include requests for specific vehicle types such as cargo vans, electric carts, and 8-seater vans for diplomatic missions in locations including Brazil, the United Kingdom, and North Macedonia. Most opportunities are set aside for specific business categories, including small businesses and 8(a) program participants. The solicitations typically require detailed vehicle specifications, compliance with government standards, and mandatory vendor registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).