Research initiatives in support of rail safety topic: FRA-RSI-003 - encouraging early interest in railroad careers
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ624C000021
- Awardee
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Southern Methodist University UEI D33QGS3Q3DJ3
- Awarding agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $171,280
Award facts
- Contract value 43% obligated
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- $171,280.00 Current, with exercised options
- $399,000.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- Potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AS11 Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Dallas, TX 75205, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Terminate for Convenience | $0 | |
| Original award | $171,280 |
About this award
This federal contract award, valued at $399,000.00, was issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to Southern Methodist University (SMU) to conduct research initiatives in support of rail safety. The contract, which does not have a set-aside designation, is a definitive, firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period ending on July 30, 2026.
The contract work aligns with the FRA's Research Initiatives in Support of Rail Safety topic FRA-RSI-003, which focuses on encouraging early interest in railroad careers. SMU, through its Office of Research and Innovation Division (doing business as SMU Corp), will leverage its extensive experience in transportation research to deliver the required services. The university has a history of collaborating with various federal agencies, including the Departments of Defense, Energy, Transportation, and Health and Human Services, as well as NASA and the National Science Foundation, on a wide range of research and technical projects.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ624C000021?
693JJ624C000021 was awarded to Southern Methodist University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on July 31, 2024.
How much is contract 693JJ624C000021 worth?
The government has obligated $171,280 on 693JJ624C000021. Its potential value, with all options, is $399,000.
Was contract 693JJ624C000021 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ624C000021 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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