Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

    FRA ENTERPRISE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) DELIVERY MODEL VALIDATION

    Sol. 693JJ6FRAUASSources SoughtWASHINGTON, DC
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Apr 8, 2026
    POSTED
    Mar 25, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    1550
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking information on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) platforms and services through a Request for Information (RFI). This initiative aims to evaluate potential delivery models for UAS capabilities, including purchasing and leasing options, to support various operational uses in railroad environments.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    693JJ6FRAUAS
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    March 25, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 8, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    1550
    Primary Contact
    KeriAnne Gallagher
    State
    DC
    ZIP Code
    20590
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It does not constitute a solicitation, and it is not an indication that the government will contract for any of the items and services discussed in this notice. The purpose of this RFI is to invite qualified vendors to provide information regarding their Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) platforms, (purchasing and leasing options) sensors, payload options, software solutions, UAS Data Processing and Rendering Services) and overall system capabilities, in an effort to assess and identify various delivery models for UAS services. 

    This RFI will help FRA:

    • Evaluate potential enterprise delivery models for UAS capability

    • Understand commercially available UAS platforms and services

    • Inform acquisition planning and lifecycle cost modeling

    • Determine the most effective operational approach for a national FRA UAS capability

    FRA seeks industry input to inform acquisition planning and to understand how commercial solutions may support multiple delivery model approaches.

     Potential operational uses may include, but are not limited to:

    • Railroad grade crossing inspections

    • Accident and derailment investigations

    • Infrastructure and right-of-way assessments

    • Safety situational awareness within railroad operating environments

    • Site distance analysis and obstruction evaluation

    • Trespassing detection and evaluation

    Key dates

    1. March 25, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 8, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    FRA ENTERPRISE UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) DELIVERY MODEL VALIDATION is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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