New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Rollover Static Stability Factor (SSF) Measurements
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 693JJ924RQ000195
- Agency
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- PSC
- H223 Equipment And Materials Testing- Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, And Cycles
- Place of performance
- Columbus, Ohio, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a civilian agency within the Department of Transportation, is seeking a contractor to perform Center-of-Gravity (CG) height measurements for its New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Rollover Static Stability Factor (SSF) initiative. The procurement involves measuring CG height on approximately 35 light vehicles annually over the next five years, with a focus on precise measurements to support vehicle safety ratings. Based on extensive market research, NHTSA has determined that SEA, Ltd. is the sole vendor capable of meeting the technical requirements, specifically through their Vehicle Inertial Measurement Facility (VIMF) system that can measure CG height with 0.5% accuracy. The solicitation, identified by the Federal Contract Opportunity ID 2f30c3ed0e614f0cbfb36f4a0854ef70, was posted on March 20, 2025, with proposals due by April 6, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the agency's market research suggests a strong preference for vendors with specialized measurement capabilities and extensive experience in vehicle testing.
The contract is not designated with any specific set-aside status and will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type with a 66-month performance period. The total contract value is estimated at $548,492.00, with SEA, Ltd. identified as the intended sole source contractor due to their unique technical capabilities. The place of performance will be located in Columbus, Ohio, and the work falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS category (541380). The procurement is categorized under PSC code H223 for Equipment and Materials Testing for Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles. The contract stems from requirements established by the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act of 2000, highlighting its critical role in supporting national vehicle safety standards. SEA, Ltd. brings 25 years of experience in providing these specialized measurements, which further justifies their selection as the sole source contractor for this essential government testing program.
Notice text
NHTSA anticipates a need for highly accurate Center-of-Gravity (CG) height measurements on a selection of approximately 35 light vehicles per year for the following five years for the purpose of determining Static Stability Factor (SSF) of each vehicle.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NCAP 2024 Static Rollover 693JJ925RQ000003 - JOTFOC CO_signed_2.6.2025.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) Rollover Static Stability Factor (SSF) Measurements | Pre-Solicitation |
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