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Wheel Temperature Detector (WTD) Technology

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The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking independent technical subject-matter expertise to evaluate the implementation and safety effectiveness of Wheel Temperature Detector technology. This effort is designed to support the agency's oversight of Burlington Northern Santa Fe operations, specifically regarding a waiver for extended-haul brake inspections under docket FRA-2018-0049. This opportunity is listed as a forecast and is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541715. The work will be performed in Washington and is managed by the Department of Transportation.

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FRA seeks small business technical expertise to evaluate Wheel Temperature Detector safety effectiveness.

Agency

Department of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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SBA

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PostedJan 21

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AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

Contacts2 people available

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

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Matthew Carr

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Jennifer Wilsnack

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Full Description

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Independent technical subject-matter expertise to assess the implementation and safety effectiveness of Wheel Temperature Detector (WTD) technology. This requirement supports the FRA’s oversight of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) operations under a specific waiver (docket FRA-2018-0049) involving extended-haul brake inspections.

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