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Office Safety Investigations Support

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FR26RDI20000000052Federal

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The Federal Railroad Administration, under the Department of Transportation, is seeking support for Office Safety Investigations through a solicitation numbered FR26RDI20000000052, posted on July 13, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541715, indicating it involves scientific research and development services, specifically targeting safety investigation support functions. The primary point of contact is Akwasi Kankam, reachable via email at akwasi.kankam@dot.gov, with the federal office located in Washington, DC, 20590. The work is required to be performed in Hinsdale, Illinois, 60521, indicating that the contractor will need to be situated or capable of operating at this location. The contract type is categorized as a justification, suggesting this solicitation is issued to formally document the need for services without competitive bidding. There is no set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all eligible businesses regardless of size or status.

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FRA seeks safety investigation support in Hinsdale, IL, via non-competitive contract, open to all businesses.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Hinsdale, IL, 60521, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Sole Source Justification for FRA Office of Safety Investigations Support

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration
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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA
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Akwasi Kankam

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https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=3aed7d997caf42beaff2664fa3f91ac0

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