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FRA Technical Report Finalization

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This 8(a) sole source subcontract, titled FRA Technical Report Finalization, supports the Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. The selected provider will perform technical writing and documentation of research findings for prime contractors, specifically focusing on documenting results from modeling and engagement phases. The primary objective is to finalize research reports for submission to the Federal Railroad Administration in accordance with government technical reporting standards. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541690 and will be performed in Hinsdale, Illinois. Interested parties should note that the response deadline is September 28, 2026, following the posting date of September 21, 2026.

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8(a) sole source subcontract for FRA technical report writing in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System CntrView Agency

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Hinsdale, IL, 60521, USA

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8A

Documents

This scope was carved out of 6913G626Q300057.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Evaluation and Standardization of Retention Capacity of Rail Equipment Glazing Systems

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr

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Performs technical writing and documentation of research findings for prime contractors on U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center projects. Documents results from modeling and engagement phases and finalizes reports for submission to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) following government technical reporting standards. Delivers finalized FRA Research Reports.

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