Bid guide
How to bid on NHTSA biomechanics injury research
What NHTSA is seeking
NHTSA is seeking a contractor for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract supporting its Experimental and Mathematical Biomechanics Injury Research program. Task orders will define the specific work.
Work may cover physical injury-tolerance testing, crash-test dummy research, computational modeling, and analysis of crash and injury data. This is an RFI, so read the opportunity materials to understand what information NHTSA is requesting.
Deadline and timing
The opportunity was published October 15, 2026. The stated deadline is November 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Plan to submit by the stated deadline and allow time to complete any portal steps. The available information does not specify what happens after the deadline.
Who this opportunity may suit
This professional-services opportunity may suit firms with experience in biomechanics research, injury-tolerance testing, anthropomorphic test devices, computational modeling, or crash and injury data analysis.
Relevant capabilities may also include developing or assessing human-body or ATD models and applying data science methods, including AI or machine learning, to large datasets.
How to access the opportunity
Click “View original source” above to open the opportunity on the portal. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to reach the bid.
A free account may be needed to view documents, though many bids do not require one. Review the available materials for the RFI’s response instructions.
Prepare a clear, relevant response
Show how your firm’s experience connects to the research domains described in the opportunity. Use specific examples of relevant work and explain the methods, tools, and expertise your team can bring.
For an RFI, follow the requested format and answer the questions directly. Check that your response is complete, consistent, and submitted through the stated process before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; the original posting controls.