Continues the implementation of cold/hot wheel detection technology to the benefit of railroads (bnsf hereto) by replacing manual inspections with brake health effectiveness (BHE) technology. The…
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- Contract number
- 693JJ626F00003N
- Awardee
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Sharma & Associates Inc. UEI EQ76N7H4NW57
- Awarding agency
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Federal Railroad Administration
Department of Transportation
- Obligated
- $252,141
Award facts
- Contract value 63% obligated
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- $252,141.20 Current, with exercised options
- $398,161.36 Potential, with all options
- Completion date 23% complete
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- Current, with exercised options
- 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
- Firm Fixed Price
- Place of performance
- Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $252,141 |
About this award
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) awarded a delivery order valued at approximately $398K to Sharma & Associates Inc., a minority-owned small disadvantaged business based in Hinsdale, Illinois. This contract continues the implementation of cold/hot wheel detection technology for the benefit of railroads, specifically BNSF Railway, by replacing manual inspections with Brake Health Effectiveness (BHE) technology. The FRA has granted BNSF Railway a waiver from applicable federal regulations to support this modernization initiative. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price delivery order under a Multiple Award Schedule vehicle, with an ultimate completion date of February 25, 2029.
Sharma & Associates Inc. brings substantial expertise in railway mechanical and infrastructure engineering, with a proven track record of delivering specialized technical research, development, testing, and evaluation services to the FRA. The firm has previously supported critical transportation safety initiatives encompassing derailment risk identification, tank car testing, train dynamics simulation software, and advanced risk modeling. This delivery order represents a continuation of the company's specialized work supporting railroad safety modernization and represents a non-set-aside award utilizing competitive procurement mechanisms under the GSA Multiple Award Schedule.
Description
Continues the implementation of cold/hot wheel detection technology to the benefit of railroads (bnsf hereto) by replacing manual inspections with brake health effectiveness (BHE) technology. The FRA has granted bnsf railway a waiver from federally M
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 693JJ626F00003N?
693JJ626F00003N was awarded to Sharma & Associates Inc. by Federal Railroad Administration (Department of Transportation) on February 24, 2026.
How much is contract 693JJ626F00003N worth?
The government has obligated $252,141 on 693JJ626F00003N. Its potential value, with all options, is $398,161.
Is contract 693JJ626F00003N an order under another contract?
Yes. 693JJ626F00003N is a delivery order under GS10F0027T, a federal supply schedule, on Multiple Award Schedule (MAS).
Was contract 693JJ626F00003N competed?
The extent of competition for 693JJ626F00003N was full and open competition. The government received 1 offer.
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