This broad agency announcement (BAA) supports the U.S. Department of transportation (DOT), office of research, data, and innovation (RDI) to serve the rail industry by increasing safety, improving…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ624C000034
- Awardee
-
University Of Illinois UEI Y8CWNJRCNN91
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $220,000
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $220,000.00 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
- Urbana, IL 61801, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $56,481 | |
| Original award | $163,519 |
About this award
The University of Illinois has been awarded a $220,000 firm fixed-price definitive contract by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to develop and research bender element field sensors for long-term monitoring of ballasted track condition. This award, issued on August 14, 2024, supports the U.S. Department of Transportation's Office of Research, Data, and Innovation initiative to enhance rail industry safety, improve infrastructure reliability, and reduce operational costs. The contract is being performed in Urbana, Illinois, with work extending through August 31, 2026. No set-aside designation was applied to this procurement. This modification extends the original period of performance by approximately six months, reflecting the university's continued engagement in advancing sensor technology and monitoring capabilities for rail infrastructure applications.
As a major public land-grant research institution, the University of Illinois brings substantial federal contracting experience across engineering sciences, materials science, and applied research domains relevant to transportation infrastructure. The university frequently serves as a prime contractor for federal agencies pursuing specialized research and technology development, including recent work with NASA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Department of Defense. This FRA contract aligns with the university's demonstrated capabilities in sensor development and infrastructure monitoring, leveraging its research expertise to deliver solutions that support the nation's rail transportation system modernization and long-term asset management objectives.
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This broad agency announcement (BAA) supports the U.S. Department of transportation (DOT), office of research, data, and innovation (RDI) to serve the rail industry by increasing safety, improving infrastructure reliability, and reducing the cost of
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Who was awarded contract 693JJ624C000034?
693JJ624C000034 was awarded to University Of Illinois by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 14, 2024.
How much is contract 693JJ624C000034 worth?
The government has obligated $220,000 on 693JJ624C000034.
Was contract 693JJ624C000034 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ624C000034 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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