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This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document related to Solicitation No. 6913G624Q300048 for sled tests using different Hybrid-III Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs) in APTA's passenger rail seat tests. The solicitation is being conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation's John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center) on behalf of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The key details include:

  • The availability of DOT crash dummies maintained by VRTC for the sled testing is limited and subject to their availability.
  • The Terms and Conditions are provided as attachment "3 - SAP Terms and Conditions".
  • The government recommends limiting the cover letter to 1 page and including a basic company introduction.
  • Seat suppliers typically provide test fixtures for 2 rows of seats, but there have been cases where the manufacturer relied on the test lab to fabricate fixtures.
  • Manufacturers can supply wall mounted or floor mounted seats, and typically provide fixtures for wall mounts, but there have been cases where they relied on the test lab to fabricate a fixture.

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Questions and Answers Document

RFQ 6913G624Q300048

June 11, 2024

1. Is there a mechanism to use DOT crash dummies maintained by VRTC for the sled testing?

Yes, VRTC has lent ATDs for FRA sponsored testing in the past. This is limited to availability of the ATDs for the test dates.

2. Is there an “attachment 3” that list terms and conditions?

Please see the attachments section of the Sam.Gov post. You will see the Terms and Conditions titled “3 – SAP Terms and Conditions”.

3. Are there limits on the cover letter and what information is recommended to include?

The Government recommends limiting the CV to 1 page. The government recommends including a basic description/introduction to your company.

4. Could you provide feedback on if the seat suppliers will be providing test fixtures (2 required per seat type)?

Seat suppliers typically provide test fixtures for 2 rows of seats. However, there have been cases where the manufacturer relied on the test lab to fabricate fixtures.

5. Could you state if the seat type? (Wall mounted or floor mounted), If wall mounted, will the wall fixtures be provided?

The manufacturers can supply wall mounted or floor mounted seats. They typically provide fixtures for wall mounts, but there have been cases where they relied on the test lab to fabricate a fixture.

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