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1 vote1 comment · U.S. DOT FY 2024.1 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 24-PH2: Survivability of Hazardous Materials Placards · Admin →
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1 vote3 comments · U.S. DOT FY 2024.1 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 24-PH2: Survivability of Hazardous Materials Placards · Admin →
An error occurred while saving the comment Andrew Leyder
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We are open to all different types of solutions as long as the solution can meet the criteria that are outlined in the topic
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The general placarding requirements are that a placard on a container or vehicle is on each sides and each ends. While there is existing redundancy, this topic proposes a solution that would maintain the integrity of the placard when there is an incident or withstanding environmental damage.
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1 vote2 comments · U.S. DOT FY 2024.1 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 24-PH2: Survivability of Hazardous Materials Placards · Admin →
An error occurred while saving the comment Andrew Leyder
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Excess heat is a factor in evaluating the solution, as the placards are placed on tank cars and cargo tank motor vehicles carrying highly flammable commodities. There are no quantitative criteria for temperature, as for the exposure time, the solution should withstand excess heat for 30 minutes more.
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1 vote1 comment · U.S. DOT FY 2024.1 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 24-PH2: Survivability of Hazardous Materials Placards · Admin →
An error occurred while saving the comment Andrew Leyder
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There is no cost target, but given that placards are placed on multiple bulk packaging, keeping cost low for the intended user is a factor.
Is there any minimum weather exposure lifespan required? Is there a maximum lifespan? Are there any suggested weather environmental qualification tests such as ASTM, or NFRC?
To keep a broader scope, PHMSA is not specifying criteria for minimum or maximum weather exposure lifespans, nor specific qualification tests. Proposed solutions are welcome to include information on weather resistance.
The topic mentions exposure to harsh chemicals, Is there any particular class of chemical we should focus on, such as acids or alkaline? Is there any particular proof test we should be designing for?
To keep a broader scope, PHMSA is not specifying a specific class of chemicals to focus on. As a wide variety of chemical classes are transported every day, narrowing to a few classes may limit broader applicability and commercialization potential of the solution.
The Topic mentions in Phase I, that we should potentially look at a prototype, would DOT want that as a deliverable to Volpe, or merely part of the report?
While a prototype is not a requirement but if the small business was able to develop a successful prototype within the allotted time, the prototype would be submitted to DOT- PHMSA.