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Travel for Field Testing and Site Access

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Response Deadline08/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract covers the management of travel logistics for personnel engaged in field testing and site visits related to railway operations, with primary activities centered at the Indiana Northeastern Railroad and other federally relevant locations. The work involves coordinating transportation, accommodations, scheduling, and other support services necessary to ensure efficient and compliant movement of staff across multiple sites, all to support federal rail infrastructure assessment and testing objectives. This is a subcontract under the Federal Railroad Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, with a NAICS code of 485110 for transit and ground passenger transportation. The opportunity was posted on July 31, 2026, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, and performance will be administered from Washington, D.C., at the 20590 ZIP code. Though the solicitation number is unspecified, the contract is accessible via the SAM.gov portal and requires vendors to provide comprehensive logistical solutions aligned with federal travel regulations and operational demands.

General Info

Manage travel logistics for federal rail testing at Indiana Northeastern Railroad and related sites under FRA.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad AdministrationView Agency

NAICS

485110View NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20590, USA

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NONE

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Timeline

PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 21

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08/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

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Manage travel logistics for personnel conducting field testing and site visits at Indiana Northeastern Railroad and other relevant locations.

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