The purpose of this project is to provide phase II of the model by focusing on the effects of changing wheel lateral position and how this relates to changing contact patch position when moving…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ624C000008
- Awardee
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University Of Sheffield UEI VGEJNY7ML3P4
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $293,133
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- Notice of Intent to Issue a Sole Source Contract to University of Sheffield for continuation of Modeling Wheel-Rail Friction Modifier- Phase 2. Special Notice · Posted May 21, 2024
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $293,133.00 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)
- PSC
- AS13 Transportation R&D Svcs; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, & Rail; Experimental Development
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Great Britain, United Kingdom
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $293,133 |
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded a $293,133 firm fixed-price definitive contract to the University of Sheffield, located in the United Kingdom, to continue the development of modeling techniques and prediction accuracy for vehicle-track interaction under the Modeling Wheel-Rail Friction Modifier - Phase 2 project. The contract builds upon previous research efforts conducted by the University of Sheffield aimed at improving the safety and effectiveness of railroad operations in North America. The FRA cited the university's unique qualifications, specialized equipment, and previous work on the project as justification for the sole source award. No set-aside designation was used for this contract.
Description
The purpose of this project is to provide phase II of the model by focusing on the effects of changing wheel lateral position and how this relates to changing contact patch position when moving along track, while utilizing the wheel-rail profiles. TH
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ624C000008?
693JJ624C000008 was awarded to University Of Sheffield by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 16, 2024.
How much is contract 693JJ624C000008 worth?
The government has obligated $293,133 on 693JJ624C000008.
Was contract 693JJ624C000008 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ624C000008 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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