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Investigating Aftermarket Technologies to Improve Locomotive Efficiency
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking a contractor to investigate the efficacy of aftermarket technologies designed to improve locomotive efficiency, specifically focusing on those utilized by smaller railroads. This effort involves identifying relevant technologies, procuring them through industry supply chains, developing a comprehensive test plan, and conducting both laboratory and locomotive field testing in cooperation with the FRA and shortline railroads. The project concludes with data analysis and the delivery of a final report containing recommendations for further testing. The total estimated value of this purchase order is 350,000 dollars, with a period of performance spanning 18 months from the date of award, starting September 1, 2026, and ending March 1, 2028. The acquisition will be awarded based on a best-value tradeoff process, where non-price factors—specifically prior experience within the last five years and the technical and management approach—are significantly more important than the firm-fixed price quote. Eligible bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with strict security and cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 standards and DOT personnel suitability background investigations. All quotes must be submitted electronically by August 21, 2026, and include a cover letter, a technical volume, and a pricing worksheet. Invoicing for the contract will be processed through the Department of Transportation's DELPHI system.
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Contract Value
$350,000Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20590, USASet-Aside
Awardee
SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTEAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Synopsis/Solicitation: Investigating Efficacy of Aftermarket Technologies to Improve Locomotive Efficiency
8/13/2026 - Questions and FRA Responses posted in Attachments/Links.
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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