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Investigating Aftermarket Technologies to Improve Locomotive Efficiency

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693JJ626Q000025 Federal

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The Federal Railroad Administration seeks qualified vendors to investigate the efficacy of aftermarket technologies aimed at improving locomotive efficiency through a combined synopsis and solicitation under RFQ 693JJ626Q000025. The contract, valued at an estimated $350,000, requires the provider to deliver commercial research and development services aligned with the Performance Work Statement, focusing on scientific analysis and data collection to evaluate potential efficiency gains from retrofit technologies applied to existing locomotives. The procurement follows the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul guidelines and is not subject to any small business set-aside, with the North American Industry Classification System code 541380 and Product and Service Code B529 applied to define the scope as specialized scientific analysis. Quotations must be submitted by August 21, 2026, and will be evaluated based on overall best value to the government, with non-compliant or incomplete submissions immediately disqualified. The work will be performed in Washington D.C., and all responses must demonstrate a clear understanding of the technical requirements and the capability to deliver a comprehensive solution. The Office of Research, Data, and Innovation within the Department of Transportation manages this acquisition, with KeriAnne Gallagher serving as the primary point of contact. The government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without award if no viable offers are received, and no reimbursement is provided for proposal preparation costs.

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Federal Railroad Administration seeks vendors for locomotive efficiency research worth $350,000, due August 21, 2026.

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Department Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20590, USA

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Attachment+3.+Research+Results+Template+8+Oct+2024.docx

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SF-1449+693JJ626Q000025.pdf

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Attachment+4.+Technical+Report+Template+8+Oct+2024.docx

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RFQ.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration
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OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
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Synopsis/Solicitation: Investigating Efficacy of Aftermarket Technologies to Improve Locomotive Efficiency


Request for Quote (RFQ) - 693JJ626Q000025 Overview- Purchase Order


The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to award a Purchase Order to provide the services necessary for the Office of Research, Data, and Innovation (RDI) to meet the requirements described in the Performance of Work Statement (PWS). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial research and development services prepared in accordance with the format in the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul, Subpart 12.201, Solicitation Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.


The FRA will conduct this acquisition using the format in the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) - FAR Part Deviation Guidance, Subpart 12.201, Solicitation Procedures – and anticipates awarding a PO after receipt and evaluation of qualified quotations.


It is the Government’s intent to award a purchase order to the responsible Quoter whose quotations, in conforming to the RFQ, provides the overall best-value to the Government. The total estimated value of this purchase order is estimated at $350,000.00.


The Government reserves the right to cancel this RFQ without award if the needs of the requirement are not met. This RFQ does not commit the Government to pay for the preparation and submission of a quotation.


The quotations will be provided to Government Officials for the purpose of assuring that the Quoter has a complete understanding of the scope of this effort and has the capability to provide a complete solution to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Any quotation that is incomplete or non-compliant with any requested submission requirement of this RFQ may immediately be removed from further consideration.


The Government has assigned the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 541380 – Testing Laboratory Services for this procurement. The Product and Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is B529 – “Special Studies/Analysis: Scientific Data.”


If you are interested in this procurement, you may participate by submitting your response in accordance with this RFQ.

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