Request for Information (Rfi) - Sources Sought Fra Wheel-Rail Interface Modelling Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Request for Information (Rfi) - Sources Sought Fra Wheel-Rail Interface Modelling

Deadline : 06 Mar 2024

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 97373004

Document Ref. No. : FRA2024RFI

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Contracting Office Address : WASHINGTON, DC 20590
Primary Point of Contact : Ricky Schweitzer
ricky.schweitzer@dot.gov
Phone Number 720-245-0780

Secondary Point of Contact : Akwasi Kankam
akwasi.kankam@dot.gov
Phone Number 771-200-8245
USA
Email :ricky.schweitzer@dot.gov

Tender Details

Description

Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Request for Information (RFI)

Modelling the Effects of Friction Modifiers on Creep Forces in the Wheel-Rail Interface: Model Extension and Implementation

Objective

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Office of Research, Development and Technology - Track Research Division is seeking information related to railway vehicle wheel-rail interface modelling, with a specific focus on top of rail (TOR) friction modifiers and lubricants related technologies and capabilities that will be available in the 2022 through 2030 timeframe. Specifically, FRA is seeking comprehensive input to gain insights into TOR friction modifiers and their impact on wheel-rail interaction, including creep forces reduction, and how that would affect the railway system safety and efficiency in revenue service.

It should be noted that this request for Information (RFI) is for informational purposes only; it is not a request for proposal (RFP) or a solicitation for a contract or grant award, and it does not obligate the Government in any way. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with responding to this request.

Modeling of Wheel-Rail Friction, Rail Wear, Rolling Contact Fatigue (RCF), and TOR Friction Modifiers and Lubricants

To identify capable research entities, the FRA requests vendors confirm whether they have experience performing various aspects of Model Development and Model Validation and Testing. Vendors should also provide documentation supporting claims. Documentation can include synopsis of projects, studies, research, publications, and corresponding contract numbers (if any). The specific experience and expertise that FRA is seeking include:

Model Development

Provide documented research related to railway vehicle-track interaction, vehicle dynamics, and effects of TOR friction modifiers and lubricants.

Provide experience/documented research into top of ra...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID FRA2024RFI Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF Sub-tier FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION Office 693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-05:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Feb 21, 2024 08:21 am EST
Original Response Date: Mar 06, 2024 12:00 pm EST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Mar 21, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code:
NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance: Pueblo, CO USA

Documents

 Tender Notice

RFI-Draft_V1.pdf