New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Rollover Static Stability Factor (SSF) Measurements

This pre-solicitation notice seeks capabilities statements from small businesses to provide static stability factor testing services for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's New Car Assessment Program. The contractor shall measure static stability factors for NCAP vehicles over a five year period at their facility, and provide related testing, inspection, reporting, and data deliverables. Key requirements include submitting a quality assurance plan, adhering to calibration procedures, and meeting interim and final report deadlines within three, seven, and fourteen days respectively. Statements must demonstrate experience conducting static stability factor testing in accordance with the attached NCAP test procedure to be considered for this total small business set-aside contract.

The solicitation has a total small business set-aside designation, with the primary NAICS code covering automotive testing, inspection, and certification services and the primary PSC code covering automotive testing support services. The current incumbent contractor's five year contract is ending. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify an award value, but based on the five year period of performance and ongoing nature of NCAP vehicle testing services, this follow-on contract is estimated to have a total value of $5-10 million. Statements are due by the closing date of February 22, 2024 to be considered.