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Wheel Temperature Detector (WTD) Technology

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The contract involves providing independent technical expertise to evaluate the implementation and safety effectiveness of Wheel Temperature Detector (WTD) technology. This assessment is crucial for supporting the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) regulatory oversight of Burlington Northern Santa Fe's (BNSF) operations, specifically under a waiver related to extended-haul brake inspections. The work is focused on ensuring that the WTD technology meets safety standards and functions effectively within the framework of the waiver docket FRA-2018-0049. This opportunity is a small business set-aside, falling under the NAICS code 541715, and is being solicited by the Federal Railroad Administration within the Department of Transportation. The place of performance is Washington, and interested parties can contact designated officials Matthew Carr and Jennifer Wilsnack for more information. The solicitation was posted on January 21, 2026, and further details are accessible through the acquisition gateway. The contract aims to enhance railroad safety through rigorous technical review and oversight of emerging monitoring technologies.

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Provide independent technical evaluation of Wheel Temperature Detector safety for FRA oversight.

Agency

Department of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)View Agency

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

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PostedJan 21

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AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

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Department of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)

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Matthew Carr

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Jennifer Wilsnack

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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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