Support for collaborative research on wheel/rail interface research thru NRC's icri initiative.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ624C000046
- Awardee
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National Research Council Canada UEI QX73AXUP6T24
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $600,000
Award facts
- Opportunity
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- 693JJ624R000005 Solicitation number
- Contract value 80% obligated
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- $600,000.00 Current, with exercised options
- $750,000.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 70% 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
- AS13 Transportation R&D Svcs; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, & Rail; Experimental Development
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Vanier, ON K1A, Canada
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise an Option | $300,000 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $300,000 |
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a contract modification to the National Research Council Canada (NRC-Canada) on September 26, 2024, to exercise Option Year 1 under a collaborative research initiative focused on wheel/rail interface investigation. The modification exercises Contracting Line Item Number 00002 in the amount of $300,000, contributing to the overall contract ceiling value of $750,000. This definitive contract utilizes firm fixed price pricing and represents a continuation of the FRA's support for collaborative research on wheel/rail interface research through the National Research Council's International Centre for Research on Industrial Challenges (ICRI) Initiative. The work will be performed in Vanier, Ontario, Canada, with an ultimate completion date of September 25, 2027.
This contract award carries no set-aside designation, indicating open competition based on technical merit and capability. NRC-Canada, a foreign government research organization and Council of Governments entity, was selected based on its demonstrated expertise in specialized scientific and technical research. The National Research Council Canada has been registered in the System for Award Management since 2010 and has established a track record of delivering high-value collaborative research and specialized materials to multiple U.S. federal agencies, including the FRA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ624C000046?
693JJ624C000046 was awarded to National Research Council Canada by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on September 26, 2024.
How much is contract 693JJ624C000046 worth?
The government has obligated $600,000 on 693JJ624C000046. Its potential value, with all options, is $750,000.
Was contract 693JJ624C000046 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ624C000046 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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