Build and demonstrate non-destructive methods for assessing ballast condition, and make a connection between ballast condition, moisture content, and ballast strength.
Ended Definitive Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- DTFR5316C00018
- Awardee
-
Earth Science Systems LLC UEI KC85UNZ2R5G6
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $468,625
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $468,625.08 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC 20590, USA
- Legislative mandates
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- Service Contract Act FAR subpart 22.10
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | -$0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $127,736 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $140,889 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $200,000 |
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a $468,625.08 firm fixed-price contract to Earth Science Systems LLC, a small business located in Colorado, to build and demonstrate non-destructive methods for assessing railroad ballast condition and the connection between ballast condition, moisture content, and ballast strength. The contract has an ultimate completion date of April 30, 2019 and was not set aside for any special categories of businesses. Earth Science Systems LLC has prior experience conducting infrastructure inspection research and development for the Department of Transportation, Department of the Army, and FRA, including work on railway seismic ballast inspection tools and improving ground penetrating radar capabilities.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract DTFR5316C00018?
DTFR5316C00018 was awarded to Earth Science Systems LLC by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on July 19, 2016.
How much is contract DTFR5316C00018 worth?
The government has obligated $468,625 on DTFR5316C00018.
Was contract DTFR5316C00018 competed?
The extent of competition for DTFR5316C00018 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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