Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research IDIQ
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 693JJ927R000001
- Agency
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration intends to solicit an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to establish the Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research (EMBIR) program, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026 and anticipated solicitation release in November 2026. The procurement is Full and Open Competition with no set-aside, and NHTSA anticipates issuing multiple IDIQ awards.
The contract supports NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Research with a total period of performance not to exceed 60 months: one two-year base period, three one-year option periods, and one six-month option to extend. The effective date is December 30, 2026. Task orders issued under the IDIQ may utilize Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Cost-No-Fee, Firm-Fixed-Price, or hybrid contract types as applicable.
Work encompasses four research domains: Experimental Biomechanics (physical testing to evaluate human injury tolerance under crash-relevant loading conditions and identify injury mechanisms and thresholds); Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) Support (technical expertise to develop and assess ATDs for biofidelity, durability, and measurement accuracy); Computational Modeling (advanced computational models including finite element models of the human body and ATDs to simulate crash scenarios and support virtual testing); and Crash and Injury Data Analysis (analysis of real-world crash data, ATD testing, and experimental research using data science tools such as AI and machine learning to enhance insights from large-scale datasets).
Offerors may propose supporting one or more research areas and must clearly identify their areas of expertise in technical proposals. Registration in SAM.gov is required for award eligibility. NAICS code is 541715; PSC is AJ12.
Notice text
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is committed to saving lives, preventing injuries, and
reducing traffic-related health care and economic costs. As part of that mission, the Office of Vehicle Safety
Research (OVSR) supports a robust scientific research program to provide the technical foundation for NHTSA’s
vehicle and traffic safety initiatives.
This procurement seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support NHTSA’s
Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research (EMBIR) program. The IDIQ will enable the issuance
of Task Orders (TOs) that require a broad range of specialized research, analysis, and technical support services
related to human injury mechanisms and prevention in motor vehicle crashes.
The contractor shall provide services across the following four research domains:
Experimental Biomechanics: Conduct physical testing to evaluate human injury tolerance under crashrelevant
loading conditions and identify the mechanisms and thresholds for injury.
1.Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD) Support: Provide technical expertise to develop and assess ATDs,
ensuring biofidelity, durability, and measurement accuracy.
2.Computational Modeling: Develop and utilize advanced computational models (e.g., finite element models of
the human body and ATDs) to simulate crash scenarios, validate injury mechanisms, and support virtual
testing environments.
3.Crash and Injury Data Analysis: Analyze real-world crash data, ATD testing, and experimental research to
support injury criteria development, identify emerging crash trends, and enhance vehicle safety metrics.
Data science tools such as AI/machine learning may be applied to enhance insights from large-scale datasets.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Synposis Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research.pdf |
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