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FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration

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The Federal Railroad Administration Office of Research, Development, and Technology is soliciting applied research projects through the FY 2026 Broad Agency Announcement 693JJ626R000001 to support rail safety and efficiency. The scope of work focuses on three primary divisions: Track, Rolling Stock and Equipment, and Train Control and Communications. Interested innovators and subject matter experts must submit concept papers for review, which, if approved, allow for the submission of a full proposal. The solicitation operates on a rolling basis with a final deadline of September 30, 2027, though the agency periodically issues amendments to remove research topics that are no longer available. Recent amendments have removed several track-related topics, including those concerning rail stress, lateral strength, and wheel/rail contact evaluation. Awards may be structured as firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursable contracts, with technical merit serving as the most significant evaluation factor, followed by cost or price and past performance. Successful contractors are required to provide detailed statements of work, annual research results, and final technical reports, with some deliverables requiring compatibility with Google Docs. Contract administration is managed through the DELPHI system for electronic invoicing, and performance is monitored via monthly and quarterly progress reports. Compliance requirements include adherence to FAR clauses regarding telecommunications prohibitions, patent rights reporting via DD Form 882, and strict quality and safety standards.

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FRA solicits rail safety research projects via concept papers through September 30, 2027.

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

51595, DC, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration
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693JJ626R000001_00002: Amendment Description ___________________________________________________


The Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research, Development, and Technology amends the FY26-27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Appendix C — Research Topics document to remove the following four research topics that are “no longer available:”


  • FRA-TR-003 – Characterization and Risk Assessment of Non-Regulatory, Combined Track Geometry Defects
  • FRA-TR-004 – Special Trackwork Wear Analysis

693JJ626R000001_00001: Amendment Description ___________________________________________________


The Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research, Development, and Technology amends the FY26-27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Appendix C — Research Topics document to remove the following four research topics that are “no longer available:”


  • FRA-TR-005 – Innovative Methods for Measuring or Monitoring Longitudinal Rail Stress
  • FRA-TR-006 – Research and Development on Track Lateral Strength
  • FRA-TR-007 – Determining Pre Break Rail Neutral Temperature, Longitudinal Rail Restraint, and Best Rail Adjustment Practices
  • FRA-TR-009 – Wheel/Rail Contact Evaluation

693JJ626R000001: Original Description________________________________________________________________________


The Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) FY 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits a variety of applied research projects that will support Department of Transportation and FRA strategic objectives.  The research needs are in the three FRA research areas: Track, Rolling Stock and Equipment, and Train Control and Communications. The BAA consists of several research topics for potential contractors to submit concept papers for FRA’s review. We recommend full and open competition for the FY 2026 BAA. 


Concept papers are approved if they meet the objectives of FRA research topics in the BAA. Contractors with approved concept papers will have the opportunity to submit a proposal for possible contract award. This effort extends for a period of 15 months, therefore the response date is anytime within the 15 month period.  No concept papers will be reviewed after the ultimate deadline of 9/30/2027.  However, this announcement is subject to periodic Amendments updating the status of available research topics.  Once a research topic becomes unavailable, the research topic will be removed from the announcement allowing the available research topics to gain more visibility.


The FRA is committed to excellence and welcomes top innovators, creators, professors, rail enthusiasts, and rail subject matter experts to take on this BAA opportunity.

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