The mission of this project is to develop an in-situ/handheld non-destructive evaluation (NDE) system to detect defects inside wheel journal bearings in rail cars before they become critical.

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Contract number
693JJ626C000014
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$575,283

Award facts

Contract value 100% obligated
$575,283.00 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 23% 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
Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Simi Valley, CA 93065, USA
Legislative mandates

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About this award

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $575,283 definitive contract to Aerovironment, Inc. for development of an in-situ/handheld non-destructive evaluation system to detect defects inside wheel journal bearings in rail cars on June 23, 2026, under firm fixed-price terms with no set-aside.

The contract calls for health monitoring of roller bearings using resonant ultrasound spectroscopy. Place of performance is Simi Valley, CA. The contract extends through December 22, 2027.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 693JJ626C000014?

693JJ626C000014 was awarded to Aerovironment, Inc. by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on June 23, 2026.

How much is contract 693JJ626C000014 worth?

The government has obligated $575,283 on 693JJ626C000014.

Was contract 693JJ626C000014 competed?

The extent of competition for 693JJ626C000014 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.

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