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Laboratory Capabilities to Test Railroad Tank Car Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)
Office of the Secretary (Department of Transportation), 6913G6 Volpe Natl. Trans. Sys Cntr
- Deadline
- Nov 20, 2026, 3:00 PM ET (28 days left)
- Who can bid
- Open to any business (no set-aside).
- Where the work is
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142
- Industry (NAICS)
- 541380 · Testing Laboratories and Services
- Solicitation number
- 6913G627SS1002
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Product/service code
- H222
From the notice
Request for Information (RFI) only. Purpose This RFI seeks information regarding Laboratory Capabilities to perform pool and torch fire tests of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) to the U.S. DOT Volpe Center. A qualified vendor must be capable of performing pool and torch fire tests as described in 4…
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