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.
Active Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- 693JJ626C000014
- Awardee
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Aerovironment, Inc. UEI MWKWXVSSC518
- Awarding agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- 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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- 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 $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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