PSC AS11: TRANSPORTATION R&D SERVICES; SURFACE TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT, AND RAIL; BASIC RESEARCH

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The Department of Transportation is seeking research to develop a computational fluid dynamics model to assess explosion hazards in lithium-ion battery powered rail vehicles. This project will generate experimental data to validate the model, focusing on battery energy storage systems in rail applications.

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The Federal Railroad Administration intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Jensen Hughes, Inc. for the development of a Physics-Based Model to quantify the fire and toxic hazards of Li-Ion Batteries. This project aims to enhance safety measures for Battery Energy Storage Systems in rail applications, utilizin…

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The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is seeking proposals for the Mobile Railcar Inspection Portal (M-RIP) system. This opportunity focuses on enhancing rail inspection services and is categorized under NAICS code 488210. Interested bidders should prepare to submit their proposals accordin…

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The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is seeking proposals for health monitoring of roller bearings using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. This opportunity focuses on advanced engineering services to enhance the reliability of railroad components. Interested bidders should prepare to submi…

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The U.S. Department of Transportation is inviting small businesses to submit innovative research proposals for its FY 2026 Phase I SBIR solicitation. This opportunity focuses on various transportation-related topics, including AI solutions for congestion prevention and automated inspection systems. Interested parties s…

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The Federal Railroad Administration intends to award a sole-source contract to Railinc Corporation for the Predicted Signal Phase and Timing for Blocked Crossing Mitigation Phase 1. This project aims to develop a cloud-based system to enhance emergency response at grade crossings. Interested parties may submit capabili…

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The Federal Railroad Administration intends to award a sole source contract to Duos Technologies for the Mobile Railcar Inspection Portal (m-RIP) system. This system will support the FRA Safety Test Pilot Program to enhance rail safety by identifying potential mechanical defects. Capability statements are due by May 5,…

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The Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is seeking proposals for development support services under the Rail Information Sharing Environment (RISE) program. This opportunity focuses on enhancing railroad operations and information sharing. Interested bidders should prepare to submit their pro…

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking qualified small businesses to provide research data for vehicle safety through finite element modeling and crash simulations. Interested firms should submit their capability statements demonstrating relevant experience and technical capabilities. This Source…

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The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking sources for a Mobile Railcar Inspection Portal (M-RIP) as a managed Solution-as-a-Service. The system must be portable, automated, and capable of advanced imaging and AI analytics for railcar inspections. Interested firms should submit capability statements demonstrating t…