Effects of in-vehicle auditory alerts on driver behaviors at grade crossings - michigan tech
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ618C000027
- Awardee
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Michigan Technological University UEI GKMSN3DA6P91
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $383,319
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $383,319.49 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Negotiated Proposal / Quote
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Houghton, MI 49931, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | -$131 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $134,711 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $248,739 |
About this award
This is a $383,319.49 federal contract awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) to study the effects of in-vehicle auditory alerts on driver behaviors at grade crossings. The contract does not have a set-aside designation.
As the prime contractor, Michigan Tech will conduct research to develop and test various in-vehicle auditory alert designs and evaluate their impact on driver behavior and safety at railroad grade crossings. Michigan Tech is partnering with Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) as a subcontractor to support the research effort. The contract has a period of performance through August 31, 2022.
This effort aligns with the FRA's mission to improve rail safety and supports the agency's ongoing work to enhance grade crossing safety through technology advancements. The contract leverages Michigan Tech's expertise in STEM fields and the university's history of supporting federal research and development priorities across agencies like NASA, the Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ618C000027?
693JJ618C000027 was awarded to Michigan Technological University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 27, 2018.
How much is contract 693JJ618C000027 worth?
The government has obligated $383,319 on 693JJ618C000027.
Was contract 693JJ618C000027 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ618C000027 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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