What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsThe Federal Railroad Administration solicits applied research projects supporting DOT and FRA strategic objectives in track, rolling stock, equipment, train control and communications. Concept papers are accepted on a rolling basis through September 30, 2027, with approved papers leading to proposal opportunities.
Scope
- Applied research in track, rolling stock, equipment, train control and communications
- Concept papers for FRA research topics with 15-month performance period
Areas of interest (2)
- Rolling Stock and Equipment
- Train Control and Communications
How to get the bid documents
- Download the 13 documents below (no portal account needed)
- Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
- Submit as the notice directs before 12:00 PM ET on Sep 30, 2027
Details
- Place of performance
- Not stated
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Special Notice
- Solicitation no.
- 693JJ626R000001
- Period of performance
- Per award from notice
- BAA open until
- Sep 30, 2027 from notice
- Contract type
- BAA (multiple awards) from notice
- Evaluation
- White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- 6, last Oct 10
- Contact
- General BAA E-Mail Inbox
- Office
- FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION · FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
- FRABAA@dot.gov
Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.
Contact details from the source notice. Contact the buyer only about this solicitation.
Key dates
- Amendment 1
- Thu, May 21, 2026
- Amendment 2
- Fri, Aug 21, 2026
- Amendment 3
- Wed, Oct 7, 2026 · The announcement includes information about periodic amendments to update the status of available research topics.
- Amendment 4
- Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · description text changed
- Amendment 5
- Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · The announcement is subject to periodic amendments updating the status of available research topics.
- Amendment 6
- Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · The announcement has been updated to include a 15-month response period and a deadline of 9/30/2027, with the possibility of periodic amendments to the available research topics.
Change log
verified Sat, Oct 10 · 12:30 AM ET- Posted · Special NoticeThu, May 21 · 8:40 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, May 21 · 10:11 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Sun, Nov 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM ET → Thu, Sep 30, 2027 · 12:00 PM ETThu, May 21 · 10:11 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Aug 21 · 9:11 AM ET
- Amendment · The announcement includes information about periodic amendments to update the status of available research topics.Wed, Oct 7 · 12:33 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Thu, Sep 30, 2027 · 12:00 PM ET → Sun, Nov 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM ETWed, Oct 7 · 12:34 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Sun, Nov 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM ET → Thu, Sep 30, 2027 · 12:00 PM ETThu, Oct 8 · 12:32 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Thu, Sep 30, 2027 · 12:00 PM ET → Sun, Nov 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM ETThu, Oct 8 · 12:32 AM ET
- Amendment · description text changedThu, Oct 8 · 12:32 AM ET
- Amendment · The announcement is subject to periodic amendments updating the status of available research topics.Fri, Oct 9 · 12:32 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Thu, Sep 30, 2027 · 12:00 PM ET → Sun, Nov 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM ETFri, Oct 9 · 12:32 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Sun, Nov 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM ET → Thu, Sep 30, 2027 · 12:00 PM ETSat, Oct 10 · 12:32 AM ET
- Deadline moved · Thu, Sep 30, 2027 · 12:00 PM ET → Sun, Nov 21, 2027 · 12:00 PM ETSat, Oct 10 · 12:32 AM ET
- Amendment · The announcement has been updated to include a 15-month response period and a deadline of 9/30/2027, with the possibility of periodic amendments to the available research topics.Sat, Oct 10 · 12:32 AM ET
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Notice as published
FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration
The Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) FY 2026 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) solicits a variety of applied research projects that will support Department of Transportation and FRA strategic objectives. The research needs are in the three FRA research areas: Track, Rolling Stock and Equipment, and Train Control and Communications. The BAA consists of several research topics for potential contractors to submit concept papers for FRA's review.
We recommend full and open competition for the FY 2026 BAA. Concept papers are approved if they meet the objectives of FRA research topics in the BAA. Contractors with approved concept papers will have the opportunity to submit a proposal for possible contract award.
This effort extends for a period of 15 months, therefore the response date is anytime within the 15 month period. No concept papers will be reviewed after the ultimate deadline of 9/30/2027. However, this announcement is subject to periodic Amendments updating the status of available research topics.
Once a research topic becomes unavailable, the research topic will be removed from the announcement allowing the available research topics to gain more visibility. The FRA is committed to excellence and welcomes top innovators, creators, professors, rail enthusiasts, and rail subject matter experts to take on this BAA opportunity.
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