The objective of this contract is to conduct research for the federal railroad administration (FRA) aims to evaluate the load transfer mechanisms and long-term durability of geocell reinforced…
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- Contract number
- 693JJ626C000020
- Awardee
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University Of Maryland, College Park UEI NPU8ULVAAS23 Part of University System Of Maryland
- Awarding agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $123,771
Award facts
- Contract value 32% obligated
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- $123,771.06 Current, with exercised options
- $390,000.07 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 8% 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
- College Park, MD 20742, 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 $390,000.07 definitive contract to University of Maryland, College Park for research evaluating load transfer mechanisms and long-term durability of geocell-reinforced railroad track substructures integrated with wicking geotextiles on July 21, 2026, under firm fixed-price pricing with no set-aside.
Place of performance is College Park, MD. The contract extends through July 20, 2029. The originating solicitation calls for research conducted on behalf of the FRA to assess how geocell reinforcement and wicking geotextile integration affect load transfer and durability performance in railroad track substructures, with implications for track maintenance and longevity.
Description
The objective of this contract is to conduct research for the federal railroad administration (FRA) aims to evaluate the load transfer mechanisms and long-term durability of geocell reinforced railroad track substructures integrated with wicking geot
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ626C000020?
693JJ626C000020 was awarded to University Of Maryland, College Park by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on July 21, 2026.
How much is contract 693JJ626C000020 worth?
The government has obligated $123,771 on 693JJ626C000020. Its potential value, with all options, is $390,000.
Was contract 693JJ626C000020 competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ626C000020 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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