Carl Chin

ROCKET PROPULSION AND SONIC BOOM ACOUSTIC PROPAGATION MODEL

This solicitation, numbered 6913G626Q300036, is a sole source combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items issued under FAR Part 12 for the development of a Rocket Propulsion and Sonic Boom Acoustic Propagation Model. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is the procuring activity, working in collaboration with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center and the Department of War, with the goal of enabling increased launch cadence for rocket-propelled air and spacecraft by providing advanced noise modeling capabilities. The contract is awarded on a firm fixed price basis to The National Center for Physical Acoustics at the University of Mississippi, the only qualified source, per FAR 13.106-1(b), and the NAICS code 541715 applies with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. The solicitation requires a quotation due by June 22, 2026, and all submissions must comply with FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, and 52.212-4, as amended by Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01 effective March 13, 2026, along with the supplementary TAR 1252.232-70 for electronic payment submission. The contractor is tasked with developing a proprietary software tool with a private codebase owned by the government, featuring a simple GUI or API/DLL interface compatible with Air Force and Space Force workstations under STIG requirements. Work includes processing inputs such as site geometry, flight trajectories, noise source data, and weather parameters aligned with the WRF model, with the Volpe Center responsible for acquiring noise data and the contractor sourcing meteorological and site data from open-source models. Deliverables include monthly progress reports, comprehensive documentation covering metrics, algorithms, workflows, and SRS specifications, along with prototype and alpha-level code and unit test results, all submitted electronically in PDF or Excel format. The period of performance extends from award through March 15, 2027, with phased delivery milestones tied to specific CLINs. The award will be made to the lowest price technically acceptable offer, where technical acceptability is a pass/fail criterion based on meeting all SOW requirements. Invoicing must use the DOT’s DELPHI iSupplier system authenticated via login.gov, with strict formatting rules

Department Of CommerceMS, 38677, USA

NAICS

541715

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

PSC

7A21

Posted Jun 15, 2026

no_set_aside_used6913G626Q300036

Closed

Federal10

Lowell National Historical Park, Passenger Platforms Replacement and Track Repair Work

The contract involves comprehensive repair and replacement work on Lowell National Historical Park’s historic trolley system, which includes four passenger platforms at Swamp Locks, Mack Plaza, Moody Street, and Suffolk stations. The scope encompasses removing existing platforms and fences, replacing structural components with durable composite decking and pressure-treated supports, renewing trolley tracks by replacing ties and ballast, and upgrading supporting infrastructure—all in a manner consistent with historic preservation standards and AREMA engineering guidelines. The work aims to ensure the safety, accessibility, and longevity of this 30-year-old trolley system, which is a vital cultural and historical feature of the park. The project emphasizes minimal ground disturbance, environmental compliance, and adherence to federal safety and historic preservation regulations, including NEPA and NHPA requirements, with environmental and historic clearance documented. The solicitation is a small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, with evaluation based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach. Offerors must submit a technical approach, relevant experience, and past performance, each rated as acceptable or unacceptable, with price only considered among those deemed technically acceptable. The contract is a firm fixed-price type, with work performance scheduled through detailed project plans, including bonding, insurance, and safety plans, to be completed by April 30, 2027. All proposals must conform to strict formatting and submission instructions, including a 10-page technical narrative, and be submitted electronically by December 15, 2025. The contract incorporates numerous FAR clauses, including those related to security, labor standards, environmental compliance, and small business participation, and mandates adherence to applicable standards such as OSHA, Section 508, and the Davis-Bacon wage determinations specific to Middlesex County, MA. Overall, the project combines historic preservation, infrastructure renewal, and safety improvements within a federally regulated framework, ensuring the trolley system remains a functional and iconic part of Lowell’s heritage.

Department Of CommerceLowell, MA, 01854, USA

NAICS

237990

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

PSC

C1LB

Architect and Engineering Services

Posted Dec 11, 2025

SBA6913G626Q300004

Closed

Federal

Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell, MA: Replacement of Four Passenger Platforms and Track Repair Work

Department Of TransportationLowell, MA, 01854, USA

NAICS

237990

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

PSC

C1LB

Architect and Engineering Services

Posted Mar 26, 2025

SBA6913G625SS1005

Closed

Awarded1

High Performance Cesium Clocks

Department Of TransportationMA, 02142, USA

NAICS

334515

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

PSC

6625

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

6913G625Q300012

Awarded Feb 15, 2025

Federal

High Performance Cesium Clocks

Department Of TransportationCambridge, MA, 02142, USA

NAICS

334515

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Posted Sep 5, 2024

6913G624SS1003

Closed

Federal

High Performance Cesium Clocks

Department Of TransportationMA, 02142, USA

NAICS

423430

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers

PSC

6645

Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Posted Jul 11, 2024

6913G624SS1002

Closed

Federal

System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Terminal Data Distribution System (STDDS) Support Services

Department Of TransportationMA,

Posted Dec 21, 2022

6913G6-23-SS-1001

Closed

Federal

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR POSITIONING, NAVIGATION, AND TIMING AND SPECTRUM ACTIVITIES

Department Of TransportationMcLean, VA, 22102, USA

NAICS

541330

Engineering Services

Posted Aug 11, 2022

6913G622R200010

Closed

Federal8

Transportation Human Factors Research, Development and Program Evaluation: Advanced Technologies

Department Of TransportationMA, USA

NAICS

541715

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

PSC

AS13

Research and Development

Posted Mar 1, 2021

6913G621R200003

Closed

Federal

Transportation Human Factors Research and Advanced Technologies

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center plans to issue a full and open Request for Proposal to support Transportation Human Factors Research and Advanced Technologies. This contract aims to provide research and evaluation services across seven key areas related to automation and human factors, impacting transportation safety and mobility for passengers, operators, and workers. The work will span multiple modes of transportation including aviation, passenger cars, rail, trucks, and buses. Research activities will involve designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments and studies, utilizing laboratory, simulator, and field environments, and leveraging modeling, analytical, and statistical tools. The contract will be awarded on an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity basis with a term of four years and will allow for multiple task order types, including firm fixed price and cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangements. The effort supports USDOT’s broader goals related to automated driving systems and advanced driver assistance technologies, aligning with national safety and mobility strategies such as Automated Vehicle 3.0 and ADS 2.0. The solicitation will be released electronically with responses due about 75 days after issuance, and no hard copies will be provided. Interested parties must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are encouraged to participate in a pre-proposal webinar. The contract also seeks to engage small and disadvantaged businesses, with resources available through the DOT’s small business programs. Communication and questions are to be handled exclusively by email with the designated contracting officer. The program’s research outputs are expected to inform safety assessments and regulatory frameworks domestically and internationally.

Department Of TransportationMA, USA

NAICS

541715

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

PSC

AT22

Research and Development

Posted Apr 20, 2020

6913G620R200007

No deadline