The objective of this project is to develop a bayesian model for evaluating derailment risks and enhancing rail safety by integrating various inspection methods (manual & automated) and considering…
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- Contract number
- 693JJ626C000018
- 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
- $249,902
Award facts
- Contract value 50% obligated
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- $249,902.00 Current, with exercised options
- $499,713.00 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 11% 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
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $499,713 definitive contract to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University for development of a Bayesian model to evaluate derailment risks and enhance rail safety by integrating automated and manual inspection methods on August 3, 2026.
Work is performed at Blacksburg, VA. The effort extends through August 2, 2028 under firm fixed price terms with no set-aside. The objective integrates various inspection methods and considers factors including defect characteristics to create a fact-based framework for rail safety evaluation.
Description
The objective of this project is to develop a bayesian model for evaluating derailment risks and enhancing rail safety by integrating various inspection methods (manual & automated) and considering factors like defect characteristics, inspection
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ626C000018?
693JJ626C000018 was awarded to Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on August 3, 2026.
How much is contract 693JJ626C000018 worth?
The government has obligated $249,902 on 693JJ626C000018. Its potential value, with all options, is $499,713.
Was contract 693JJ626C000018 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ626C000018 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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