Definitive Contract 693JJ624C000026
Award Date
8/9/24
Potential Completion Date
2/9/26
Potential Value
$298K
Federal Agency
Federal Railroad Administration
Awardee
Tier 1 Performance Solutions LLC
Ultimate Awardee
Not listed
NAICS Category
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Category
AS11 - Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research
Federal Contract Vehicle
Set-Aside Type
No Set-Aside Used
Extent Competed
Full and Open Competition
Major Defense Program
Not listed
Pricing Type
Firm Fixed Price
Place of Performance
Covington, KY 41011, USA
Solicitation Procedures
Basic Research
Number Of Offers Received
1
Legislative Mandate
Not listed
National Interest Action
Not listed
Research Type
Not listed
Primary Consortia Member
Not listed
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