The objective of this research is to leverage existing and developing connected highway vehicle platooning technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fleeting trains at minimum…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ619C000024
- Awardee
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University Of Illinois UEI Y8CWNJRCNN91
- Awarding agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $399,840
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- FR19RPD33000000004 Solicitation number
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $399,840.00 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
- Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $399,840 |
About this award
This is a $399,840 definitive contract awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration, a civilian agency, to the University of Illinois to leverage connected highway vehicle platooning technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of train fleeting. The research aims to understand how close trains can operate while maintaining safety. The contract has no set-aside designation. The University of Illinois is the prime contractor and has subcontracted with New York Air Brake Corporation and Vanderbilt University to provide technical guidance, simulation modeling, and algorithm development. Michigan Technological University is also involved in the project as a subcontractor. The contract is intended to advance modeling and simulation capabilities relevant to integrated circuit design and train control systems.
Description
The objective of this research is to leverage existing and developing connected highway vehicle platooning technology to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of fleeting trains at minimum headways. The research aims to better understand how close
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ619C000024?
693JJ619C000024 was awarded to University Of Illinois by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 17, 2019.
How much is contract 693JJ619C000024 worth?
The government has obligated $399,840 on 693JJ619C000024.
Was contract 693JJ619C000024 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ619C000024 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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