Experimental evaluation of effect of surface finish and wheel/rail profile and their influence on risk of derailment
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ619C000010
- Awardee
-
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $560,760
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Experimental Evaluation of Wheel/Rail Contact, Third Body Layer and Surface Finish on Risk of Derailment Award Notice · Posted Oct 3, 2019
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $560,759.74 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 Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | -$4,092 | |
| Funding Only Action | $284,621 | |
| Original award | $280,231 |
About this award
This is a definitive federal contract awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Transportation, to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) on September 16, 2019. The $560,759.74 contract is for the "Experimental Evaluation of Effect of Surface Finish and Wheel/Rail Profile and Their Influence on Risk of Derailment."
The contract is not set aside for small businesses. Virginia Tech has served as the prime contractor, with Vtech B.V., a for-profit Dutch company, as a subcontractor for services related to modeling and simulation of wheel and rail interactions. The contract is focused on research and development to support the FRA's rail safety and infrastructure programs.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ619C000010?
693JJ619C000010 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 16, 2019.
How much is contract 693JJ619C000010 worth?
The government has obligated $560,760 on 693JJ619C000010.
Was contract 693JJ619C000010 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ619C000010 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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