Laboratory Capabilities to Test Railroad Tank Car Thermal Protection Systems (TPS)

Estimated Value: $1,200,000
Open 17 days left MassachusettsProfessional Servicesrfi
Oct 19, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 2:00 PM
Professional Services
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541380
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AI Summary
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks laboratories capable of performing specialized pool and torch fire tests on railroad tank car thermal protection systems (TPS), along with light fabrication services for test specimens, to inform a potential future procurement.
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ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Pool Fire Testing of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Railroad Tank Cars (per TPS, minimum 2 tests) 2 TPS $150,000.00 $300,000.00 Professional Services
Torch Fire Testing of Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for Railroad Tank Cars (per TPS, minimum 2 tests) 2 TPS $150,000.00 $300,000.00 Professional Services
Laboratory Capabilities for Pool Fire Testing (Facility, Equipment, Staff) 1 lot $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Professional Services
Laboratory Capabilities for Torch Fire Testing (Facility, Equipment, Staff) 1 lot $100,000.00 $100,000.00 Professional Services
Light Fabrication and Assembly of Test Specimens (Cutting 11 gauge steel sheet) 1 lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Professional Services
Light Fabrication and Assembly of Test Specimens (Cutting 0.625 inch steel plate) 1 lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Professional Services
Light Fabrication and Assembly of Test Specimens (Cutting insulating materials generating hazardous particulates) 1 lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Professional Services
Light Fabrication and Assembly of Test Specimens (Mixing and application of coatings) 1 lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Professional Services
Laboratory Accreditation/Certification related to Pool Fire Testing 1 lot $20,000.00 $20,000.00 Professional Services
Pre-test Data/Preliminary Sample Testing Services 1 lot $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Professional Services
Post-test Laboratory Analyses and Report Formatting Services (customizable) 1 lot $50,000.00 $50,000.00 Professional Services
Estimated Bid Value$1,200,000.00

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