Propose to conduct a series of case studies on select organizations, analyzing factors which contribute to their success recruiting and retaining diverse talent and seeking to better understand the…
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- Contract number
- 693JJ622C000042
- Awardee
-
Kea Technologies Inc. UEI GH8JSBB83DM7
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $199,729
Award facts
- Contract value 90% obligated
- $222,631.00 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
- 60 offers Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Marlborough, MA 01752, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | $0 | |
| Change Order | $10,049 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Funding Only Action | $12,853 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $199,729 |
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $222,631 firm fixed-price contract to Kea Technologies Inc., a transportation research and engineering firm based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, on September 27, 2022. The contract, now closed as of the modification notice, supported research initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion within rail industry organizations. The work encompassed a series of case studies on select organizations to analyze factors contributing to successful recruitment and retention of diverse talent, with particular emphasis on understanding the role of visibly diverse leadership. Additionally, the contract addressed performance management system restructuring as a mechanism for increasing diversity representation.
Kea Technologies, a subchapter S corporation with over $2 million in prior Federal Railroad Administration and Federal Highway Administration contract awards, was well-positioned to execute this research effort given its established track record in transportation industry studies. The company previously conducted similar diversity-focused research for the Federal Railroad Administration, including a $305,635 study on barriers facing women in the rail industry. No set-aside designation was applied to this contract award. The work concluded by the ultimate completion date of May 1, 2025, with full utilization of the ceiling value of $222,631.
Description
Propose to conduct a series of case studies on select organizations, analyzing factors which contribute to their success recruiting and retaining diverse talent and seeking to better understand the particular role(s) visibly diverse leadership plays
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Who was awarded contract 693JJ622C000042?
693JJ622C000042 was awarded to Kea Technologies Inc. by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 27, 2022.
How much is contract 693JJ622C000042 worth?
The government has obligated $199,729 on 693JJ622C000042. Its current value, with exercised options, is $222,631.
Was contract 693JJ622C000042 competed?
The government received 60 offers.
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