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The contract entails the development of firmware and embedded software dedicated to processing RUS signals, with the primary objective of detecting and identifying defect signatures in real time. The software must be engineered to operate efficiently in embedded environments and deliver immediate alerts through a user interface, ensuring timely response to identified anomalies. The work is focused on signal analysis and pattern recognition specific to railway infrastructure monitoring, requiring a deep understanding of embedded systems and real-time data processing. Performance of the contract is designated for Simi Valley, California, with a NAICS code of 541715 indicating that the work falls under research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. This is a subcontract opportunity issued under the Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration, though no set-aside classification or point of contact details are provided. The solicitation was posted on June 29, 2026, and the full details are accessible via the SAM.gov portal, with no additional information on eligibility requirements, funding limits, or submission deadlines available in the provided data.

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Develop embedded firmware for real-time RUS signal analysis to detect railway defects in Simi Valley, California.

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Department Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad AdministrationView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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Simi Valley, CA, 93065, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration
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Develop firmware and embedded software to process RUS signals, identify defect signatures, and deliver real-time alerts via a user interface.

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