The objective of this contract is to conduct research for the federal railroad administration (FRA) aims to conduct additional research task for a comprehensive quantitative investigation into the…

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Contract number
693JJ626C000022
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$155,000

Award facts

Contract value 49% obligated
  • $155,000.00 Current, with exercised options
  • $315,000.00 Potential, with all options
Completion date 12% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Basic Research
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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About this award

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded a $315,000 definitive contract to the University of South Carolina for research on geogrid reinforcement effects on railroad track substructure, with an ultimate completion date of July 26, 2028.

The research scope encompasses a comprehensive quantitative investigation into the stabilization effects of geogrids on railroad ballast and the impact of geogrid reinforcement on track substructure under extreme weather events. Place of performance is Columbia, SC. The contract is firm fixed price with no set-aside category.

Description

The objective of this contract is to conduct research for the federal railroad administration (FRA) aims to conduct additional research task for a comprehensive quantitative investigation into the stabilization effects of geogrids on railroad ballast

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract 693JJ626C000022?

693JJ626C000022 was awarded to University Of South Carolina by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on July 27, 2026.

How much is contract 693JJ626C000022 worth?

The government has obligated $155,000 on 693JJ626C000022. Its potential value, with all options, is $315,000.

Was contract 693JJ626C000022 competed?

The extent of competition for 693JJ626C000022 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.

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