Extend the studies that have been performed on the VT-FRA during phase i to provide a better understanding of the fundamentals of the wheel-rail contact mechanics and dynamics
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ622C000028
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $499,518
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $499,518.00 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541720 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Cost No Fee
- Place of performance
- Blacksburg, VA, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $249,838 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $249,680 |
About this award
This federal contract award to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) is for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to extend studies performed during Phase I on the fundamentals of wheel-rail contact mechanics and dynamics. The $499,518 definitive contract has an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2025, and is not set aside for a specific business type. As a leading public land-grant research university, Virginia Tech has extensive expertise in engineering, science, and technology that it leverages to support federal research and development initiatives across agencies, including the Department of Defense, NASA, and Department of Energy. This contract aligns with the FRA's mission to ensure the safety, efficiency, and reliability of the nation's railroad system through the advancement of rail technologies.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ622C000028?
693JJ622C000028 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 17, 2022.
How much is contract 693JJ622C000028 worth?
The government has obligated $499,518 on 693JJ622C000028.
Was contract 693JJ622C000028 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ622C000028 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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