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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 AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

USA

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This scope was carved out of 693JJ626R000001.

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

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PostedMay 21

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Response DeadlineSep 30

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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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