The mission of this proposed research and development project is to investigate fire testing needs in the railroad and energy industries, develop a plan for such test facilities, and further to…
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ624C000040
- Awardee
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Sharma & Associates Inc. UEI EQ76N7H4NW57
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $349,547
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $349,547.00 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
- Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Change Order | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $349,547 |
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $349,547 firm fixed-price definitive contract to Sharma & Associates Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business based in Hinsdale, Illinois, on September 11, 2024. The contract, with an ultimate completion date of May 10, 2026, funds research and development activities to investigate fire testing needs within the railroad and energy industries, develop a comprehensive plan for establishing test facilities, and construct or establish these facilities at the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) or another suitable location. This bilateral modification provides an update regarding TAR Class Deviation (CD) 2025-02. The contract was not set aside for any socioeconomic program and represents continuation of work in critical transportation safety research.
Sharma & Associates has established itself as a highly specialized engineering firm with extensive experience supporting the FRA's safety initiatives, having received multiple federal awards totaling millions of dollars for advanced technical research and testing projects. The firm's prior work has included pool fire testing on tank cars, tank car rollover tests, derailment risk modeling, and train dynamics simulation support. As a technically sophisticated engineering contractor registered in SAM.gov since 2004, Sharma & Associates brings demonstrated expertise in developing innovative solutions for railroad safety testing and evaluation, making it well-positioned to advance the FRA's fire testing infrastructure development objectives.
Description
The mission of this proposed research and development project is to investigate fire testing needs in the railroad and energy industries, develop a plan for such test facilities, and further to develop the test facilities at the TTC or other suitable
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ624C000040?
693JJ624C000040 was awarded to Sharma & Associates Inc. by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 11, 2024.
How much is contract 693JJ624C000040 worth?
The government has obligated $349,547 on 693JJ624C000040.
Was contract 693JJ624C000040 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ624C000040 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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