Train propulsion batteries and protective structure (Volpe_FY26_0007)
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Department of Transportation
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $500,000 to $999,000
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Not on record
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- CO
- Forecast number
- 41606
- Points of contact
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- Karina Jacobsen karina.jacobsen@dot.gov
Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Department of Transportation's Volpe Structures and Dynamics division seeks to procure test articles for full-scale testing of train propulsion battery systems, including three identical batteries, surrounding protective structures designed to shield batteries from impacts or debris, mounting structure and hardware, and associated engineering drawings. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price award with an estimated solicitation release date of April 27, 2026, and the agency is currently conducting market research with a Request for Information (RFI) open until February 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST.
The estimated award value ranges from $500,000 to $999,000, with performance to be completed in Colorado, USA. Karina Jacobsen, point of contact at the Department of Transportation (karina.jacobsen@dot.gov), can provide additional information regarding this opportunity, which is currently in the market research phase with award type and extent of competition to be determined.
Forecast text
The Volpe Structures and Dynamics division is looking obtain a set of test articles to perform full-scale testing, including
- (3) Identical batteries used for train propulsion,
- Surrounding structure that protects the battery from impacts or debris
- Mounting structure and hardware, and engineering drawings for the structure included.
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