Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
Deadline : 23 Sep 2024
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 106076105
Document Ref. No. : 93JJ624RDTE
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
Purpose: The purpose of this Sources Sought / Request for Information is to obtain information for the purposes of market research, which may inform future requirements and development of a multiple award Research, Development, Testing & Evaluation IDIQ ordering vehicle.
Background: The Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Office of Research, Data and Innovation (RDI) conducts a variety of research programs for improving transportation safety and efficiency. Frequently, these programs are derived from short term reactive conditions requiring the research to be performed as expeditiously as possible. This requirement is intended as a mechanism for providing timely responses in such instances, as well as to provide an efficient mechanism for the support of programmed research in the following four functional areas:
Rolling Stock Track Train Control and Communications Human Factors
FRA RDI conducts research, development, testing and evaluation to support the Department's stated goals and statutory mandates. These activities provide a rational and effective basis for safety regulations and standards and/or revisions thereof and promote general safety improvements in the rail industry. Within FRA RDI, the Track Division-s efforts focus on track and structures research and the interaction of rolling stock and track. The Rolling Stock Division-s efforts are directed towards improving the safety of rolling stock equipment, including hazardous material transport. The Train Control and Communications Division investigates how to avoid collisions, both on the track, and at grade crossings. The Division collaborates with the Human Factor Division on Grade Crossing Safety and Trespass Prevention program research, shared with the Human Factors Division. Finally, The Human Factors Division seeks to optimize human performance in railroad operations and to understand the causal factors of human error, including fatigue and distraction.
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Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 93JJ624RDTE
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-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Aug 20, 2024 02:32 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Sep 23, 2024 03:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Oct 08, 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: Washington, DC USA
Documents
Tender Notice
DRAFT-Work-Statement-08.pdf
RDTE-RFI-V2-Vendor-Questions-08.xlsx