Appendix L - FY26_BAA_Quad_Templates.pptx
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- Solicitation number
- 693JJ626R000001
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This file is a template appendix for the FY 2026 Federal Railroad Administration Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), containing example project description formats and sample content related to railroad research initiatives. The template demonstrates how to structure project submissions with standardized sections including project description, railroad impact, project partners, cost and schedule, and project manager contact information. The document includes a specific example project on Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Railroad Tank Cars, which was funded at $540,000 for the period October 2018 through September 2021, with objectives focused on disseminating prior NDE probability of detection results, conducting feasibility studies on advanced NDE methods for tank car inspections, investigating corrosion effects on tank car structures, and gathering information on newer tank car types and failure modes.
The related BAA solicitation (Solicitation Number: 693JJ626R000001) is issued by the Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration and seeks applied research projects supporting DOT and FRA strategic objectives across three research areas: Track, Rolling Stock and Equipment, and Train Control and Communications. This 15-month effort accepts concept papers on a rolling basis through the ultimate deadline of September 30, 2027, with approved concept papers eligible for proposal submission and potential contract award. The FRA encourages full and open competition from innovators, researchers, professors, and rail subject matter experts, with research topics subject to periodic amendments reflecting availability status.
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Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Railroad Tank Cars (1-line header)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
RAILROAD IMPACT
PROJECT PARTNERS
COST & SCHEDULE
FY20 Funding: $540,000 Project Duration: October 2018 – September 2021
Disseminate prior NDE probability of detection (POD) results/findings with the tank car industry and stakeholders.
Conduct a feasibility study to identify the capabilities/limitations of new and advanced NDE methods for tank car inspections.
Investigate the effects of corrosion on railroad tank car structures and the potential use of state-of-the-art NDE methodologies for remaining tank car shell thickness measurement.
Gather information on the newer types of tank cars and the common failure modes and determine if newer weld test panels are needed for future POD studies.
Provides inspection reliability – a key consideration in the safety and operations of tank cars.
Increases safety through technological development.
Addresses industry needs in the areas of maintenance, inspection, and damage tolerance.
Quantification of the NDE methods through POD metrics provides direction and insight into the current capabilities of the industry when using the allowed NDE methods.
Provides for operator and procedure qualifications.
Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
Tank car industry and stakeholders NDE equipment OEMs
PROJECT MANAGER: Name • Phone • email Example Template
Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Railroad Tank Cars Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) of Railroad Tank Cars (2-line header)
PROJECT MANAGER: Name • Phone • email
COST & SCHEDULE
PROJECT PARTNERS
RAILROAD IMPACT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Disseminate prior NDE probability of detection (POD) results/findings with the tank car industry and stakeholders.
Conduct a feasibility study to identify the capabilities/limitations of new and advanced NDE methods for tank car inspections.
Investigate the effects of corrosion on railroad tank car structures and the potential use of state-of-the-art NDE methodologies for remaining tank car shell thickness measurement.
Gather information on the newer types of tank cars and the common failure modes and determine if newer weld test panels are needed for future POD studies.
Provides inspection reliability – a key consideration in the safety and operations of tank cars.
Increases safety through technological development.
Addresses industry needs in the areas of maintenance, inspection, and damage tolerance.
Quantification of the NDE methods through POD metrics provides direction and insight into the current capabilities of the industry when using the allowed NDE methods.
Provides for operator and procedure qualifications..
Transportation Technology Center, Inc.
Tank car industry and stakeholders NDE equipment OEMs
FY20 Funding: $540,000 Project Duration: October 2018 – September 2021 Example Template
Project Aim: Integrate diverse track data to identify safety-critical locations and analyze derailment risk.
Product: AI based deployable analytics utility to provide predictive risk scores and map-based maintenance prioritization
RR benefits: Enhanced safety and reduced derailment risk through an innovative AI-driven integration of isolated datasets image3.png image1.jpeg image2.jpeg
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