Award
Delivery Order #693JJ926F00138N
Ricardo LLC Awarded Delivery Order for Side Curtain Airbag Analysis
Buyer
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Award Amount
$644,230.00
Ceiling
$644,230.00
Awarded
October 01, 2026
Period of Performance
Oct 01, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027
Identifier
693JJ926F00138N
NAICS
541380
This award represents a delivery order contract granted to Ricardo LLC under an existing indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Ricardo LLC specializes in cost, weight, and lead time analysis of vehicle systems and components, directly supporting transportation safety and performance acquisition programs. The contract obligates funding for a substantial, detailed evaluation of side curtain airbags, vital for vehicle occupant protection and safety advancements. The scope involves thorough and reliable analysis of cost factors, physical weight, and production lead times of these airbags, providing essential data to inform procurement and design decisions. This task order continues a competitive framework within the long-term partnership between the awarding agency and Ricardo LLC, which has extensive experience in vehicle safety technology assessments. The contract's performance period spans approximately one year, ensuring analysis deliverables are timely. This award plays a significant role in driving forward vehicle safety improvements and supporting technology acquisition in the transportation sector.
Description
THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO OBLIGATE FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $644,230.00 FOR THE NEW TASK ORDER AGAINST RICARDO, INC'S IDIQ 693JJ922D000006 TO PERFORM AND TO ESTABLISH RELIABLE COST, WEIGHT, AND LEAD TIME ANALYSIS OF SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG