The purpose of this proposed project is to understand what barriers women face working in the rail industry and how that may affect attraction to and retention of jobs in rail. The findings of the…

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Contract number
693JJ623C000010
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$177,223

Award facts

Contract value 61% obligated
$289,920.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
5 offers Basic Research
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Tampa, FL 33620, USA

Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Close Out P00004 · This modification closes out this contract in accordance with the far 4.804-5. This award is hereby closed. Summary of changes below: $0
Terminate for Convenience P00003 · Terminate for convenience - in its entirety, government services are no longer required. RDI workforce recruitment- attracting and retaining women in rail -$15,715
Terminate for Convenience P00002 · This modification is issued to fully terminate for convenience of the government as services are no longer required. RDI workforce recruitment- attracting and… $0
Exercise an Option P00001 · Workforce recruitment - attracting and retaining women in rail. Modification to exercise option year 1. $112,697
Original award $192,938

About this award

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $289,920 firm fixed price definitive contract to Kea Technologies Inc. to conduct research on barriers women face in the rail industry and develop recommendations to improve attraction and retention of female workers. The work was performed in Tampa, Florida, with an ultimate completion date of March 26, 2025. This contract, awarded on September 18, 2023, has been closed out in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.804-5, with total billed amounts matching the full contract ceiling. No set-aside designation was applied to this award.

Kea Technologies Inc., a for-profit subchapter S corporation specializing in transportation research and development, serves as the prime contractor. The company has established significant experience with the FRA and Federal Highway Administration, having received over $2 million in prior federal contracts focused on rail safety, human factors research, and transportation innovation. This engagement aligns with the FRA's broader workforce development objectives within the rail transportation sector, contributing research that can inform industry strategies for expanding and diversifying the rail workforce through better understanding of gender-related employment barriers.

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The purpose of this proposed project is to understand what barriers women face working in the rail industry and how that may affect attraction to and retention of jobs in rail. The findings of the proposed research will lay out recommendations for h

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Who was awarded contract 693JJ623C000010?

693JJ623C000010 was awarded to Kea Technologies Inc. by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 18, 2023.

How much is contract 693JJ623C000010 worth?

The government has obligated $177,223 on 693JJ623C000010. Its current value, with exercised options, is $289,920.

Was contract 693JJ623C000010 competed?

The government received 5 offers.

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