R -- Integration of MITAS measurement System into THOR ATD Thorax

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) intends to negotiate with Conrad Technologies, Inc., to perform engineering studies to include the following tasks which are a) to integrate the MITAS concept with the 5th percentile THOR ATD, b) finalize integration of MITAS with the 50th percentile THOR ATD, c) increase the present MITAS data acquisition rate to meet SAE Class 600 standards, and d) provide fully processed data as output. Interested firms must identify their capability to respond to work requirements listed above. Written response must include detailed information relating to the specific requirements above along with professional qualification and relevant expertise to perform the requirement as specified. Expression of interest without sufficient detail to permit evaluation of capabilities will not be considered. Oral expressions of interest will not be considered. This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotations nor is a Request-for-Proposal document currently available. It is anticipated that a Cost Reimbursement Type Contract will be awarded for this effort. The period of performance is for six (6) months. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. In the absence of responses from interested firms demonstrating their capability, NHTSA intends to request a proposal from Conrad Technologies, Inc., on a noncompetitive basis for the work described. Responses must be received by the listed procuring office within 15 calendar days from date of publication of the notice.