The objective of this project is to develop a bayesian framework for probability-based models that evaluate the potential risk of track-caused derailments and enhance rail safety.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ626C000013
- Awardee
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University UEI QDE5UHE5XD16
- Awarding agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $263,798
Award facts
- Contract value 61% obligated
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- $263,798.00 Current, with exercised options
- $429,992.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 14% 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
- Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
- Service Contract Inventory FAR subpart 4.17
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $429,992 definitive contract to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Virginia Tech) for development of a Bayesian framework for probability-based models to evaluate risk of track-caused derailments and enhance rail safety on July 6, 2026.
Place of performance is Blacksburg, VA. The contract carries a firm fixed price structure with ultimate completion on July 5, 2028. No set-aside was used.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ626C000013?
693JJ626C000013 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on July 6, 2026.
How much is contract 693JJ626C000013 worth?
The government has obligated $263,798 on 693JJ626C000013. Its potential value, with all options, is $429,992.
Was contract 693JJ626C000013 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ626C000013 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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