The objective of this effort is to understand the increase in potential risks to train operations and handling as well as reductions in margins of safety for extra-long trains. The effort also…
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- DTFR5317F00728
- Awardee
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Sharma & Associates Inc. UEI EQ76N7H4NW57
- Awarding agency
-
Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $771,124
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $771,124.16 Current and potential, with all options
- Completion date 100% complete
- Current and potential, with all options
- Contracting staff
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Full and Open Competition · 1 offer Multiple Award, Fair Opportunity
- Pricing
- Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Place of performance
- Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Close Out | -$96 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $349,459 | |
| Original award | $421,761 |
About this award
This is a federal contract award to Sharma & Associates Inc., a minority-owned small business, by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The contract, valued at $771,124.16, is for research to understand the potential risks and reductions in safety margins associated with extra-long trains. The work will identify strategies and remedies to address these increased risks. Sharma & Associates has a history of providing engineering solutions and technical services to the FRA to support the agency's railroad safety mission, including work on train braking systems, derailment prevention, and integration of sensor technologies. This contract is not associated with a set-aside program.
Description
The objective of this effort is to understand the increase in potential risks to train operations and handling as well as reductions in margins of safety for extra-long trains. The effort also includes potential strategies/remedies for addressing the increased risk and reduced margin of safety
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract DTFR5317F00728?
DTFR5317F00728 was awarded to Sharma & Associates Inc. by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on July 11, 2017.
How much is contract DTFR5317F00728 worth?
The government has obligated $771,124 on DTFR5317F00728.
Is contract DTFR5317F00728 an order under another contract?
Yes. DTFR5317F00728 is a delivery order under DTFR5312D00004, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract DTFR5317F00728 competed?
The extent of competition for DTFR5317F00728 was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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