Research initiatives in support of rail safety topic: FRA-TR-004 in-track measurement of the state of stress in steel rail
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ624C000030
- Awardee
-
Kansas State University UEI CFMMM5JM7HJ9
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $306,154
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $306,154.00 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
- 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
- Manhattan, KS 66506, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $107,333 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $198,821 |
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a definitive contract modification to Kansas State University for research initiatives supporting rail safety under Topic FRA-TR-004, focusing on in-track measurement of the state of stress in steel rail. This bilateral modification provides an update regarding Technical Assistance Request (TAR) Class Deviation 2025-02. The contract, valued at $306,154, operates on a firm fixed-price basis with an ultimate completion date of August 18, 2026. Work will be performed at Kansas State University's facilities in Manhattan, Kansas. No set-aside designation applies to this award, which represents the university's continued role as a critical federal research partner in transportation safety initiatives.
Kansas State University, a public land-grant research institution, brings substantial expertise in advanced research and technical services across multiple domains including transportation safety, materials science, and infrastructure evaluation. As a significant recipient of federal research funding from agencies including the National Science Foundation, Department of Agriculture, and Department of Energy, the university has established itself as a premier partner for specialized technical research and diagnostic services. This FRA contract builds on Kansas State's demonstrated capability in conducting specialized research that supports federal objectives in critical national infrastructure and safety programs. The university's Pre-Awards Services division manages the administration of this and numerous other federal contract and grant awards.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ624C000030?
693JJ624C000030 was awarded to Kansas State University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 19, 2024.
How much is contract 693JJ624C000030 worth?
The government has obligated $306,154 on 693JJ624C000030.
Was contract 693JJ624C000030 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ624C000030 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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