Transportation, Department Of- Federal Railroad Administration- 693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin - Agency Bids & RFPs

The capability statements must be received no later than 15 calendar days from the date of posting, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The period of performance for the contract is June 30, 2026, to June 29, 2028.

This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract, indicating the award will be made to Southwest Research Institute based on their unique ability to perform the work without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity.

Interested parties may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the automatic engine start stop AESS continuation and air leak fuel penalty study without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity.

The deadline for submitting capability statements, which could be considered a form of challenge or expression of interest, is 15 calendar days from the date of posting, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

The bid notice states that this is a notice of intent to award a single source requirement under statutory authority FAR **** and 41 **** and ****, set forth in FAR ****, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The bid notice states that if a vendor challenges the basis for this requirement, please submit a capability statement that includes sufficient detail and with convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to provide this system and services.

The bid notice states that challenges are due no later than **** eastern time, 05 May 2026.

The bid notice states that capability statements must be received no later than 15 calendar days from the date of posting, by 2:00 pm eastern time. capability statements must be received no later than 15 calendar days from the date of posting, by 2:00 pm eastern time.

The bid notice states that this is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract. he federal railroad administration fra intends to award a sole source contract to bluehalo labs llc

The bid notice states that interested parties may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the RUS continuation effort without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity. interested parties may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the rus continuation effort without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services. The period of performance for the original contract ended on March 29, 2025, and final approval to continue was received on February 4, 2026, leading to the request for a new contract.

The bid notice describes a justification for other than full and open competition, indicating that the award is being made to Mitre Corporation based on their unique qualifications and expertise, rather than a competitive process.

The bid notice states that Mitre Corporation possesses unique expertise in transportation and has experience in the establishment and development of two existing DOT data trusts, serving as a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC).

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the award decision.

The bid notice states that the total estimated value of this requirement is $3,000,****.