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Track Infrastructure & Component Research

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Response Deadline09/30/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Track Infrastructure and Component Research subcontract, managed by the Federal Railroad Administration under the Department of Transportation, focuses on the development of rail track infrastructure technologies for prime contractors. The primary objective is to research the domestic manufacture of infrastructure components and enhance the reliability of track components to minimize failures. This work leverages civil engineering and materials science to optimize rail steel and ties. The project requires the delivery of new material specifications, infrastructure prototypes, and detailed reliability reports. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and was posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline of September 30, 2027.

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FRA subcontract for researching domestic rail infrastructure components to enhance track reliability.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 693JJ626R000001.

The full solicitation package (15 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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

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Timeline

PostedMay 21

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Response DeadlineSep 30

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Response Deadline

09/30/2027, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 11 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

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Develops rail track infrastructure technologies for prime contractors on Federal Railroad Administration projects. Researches domestic manufacture of infrastructure components and improves the reliability of track components to reduce failures using civil engineering and materials science for rail steel and ties. Delivers new material specifications, infrastructure prototypes, and reliability reports.

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