Wheel Temperature Detector (WTD) Technology
Past New Requirement Updated
- Agency
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Department of Transportation
- Solicitation expected
- Estimated value
- $250,000 to $499,000
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Forecast facts
- Anticipated award
- Not on record
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Washington, DC
- Forecast number
- 41240
- Points of contact
Forecast details come from the GSA Acquisition Gateway. Agencies' dates and values are estimates.
About this forecast
The Department of Transportation is seeking independent technical subject-matter expertise to assess the implementation and safety effectiveness of Wheel Temperature Detector (WTD) technology. This requirement supports the Federal Railroad Administration's oversight of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) operations under a specific waiver (docket FRA-2018-0049) involving extended-haul brake inspections. The estimated solicitation release date is February 1, 2026, with this being a new requirement set aside for total small business competition.
The estimated award value ranges from $250,000 to $499,000 under a Firm Fixed Price contract structure. The work will be performed in Washington, DC, USA. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Matthew Carr at the Department of Transportation, who can be reached at matthew.carr@dot.gov or +1-202-738-8619.
Forecast text
Independent technical subject-matter expertise to assess the implementation and safety effectiveness of Wheel Temperature Detector (WTD) technology. This requirement supports the FRA’s oversight of Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) operations under a specific waiver (docket FRA-2018-0049) involving extended-haul brake inspections.
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