FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Contract Details

Notice ID
693JJ626R000001
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
Office
FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
Posted Date
Friday, August 21, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, September 30, 2027
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Not specified
Status
Active

Description

693JJ626R000001_00001: Amendment Description ___________________________________________________ The Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research, Development, and Technology amends the FY26-27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Appendix C Research Topics document to remove the following four research topics that are no longer available: FRA-TR-005 Innovative Methods for Measuring or Monitoring Longitudinal Rail Stress FRA-TR-006 Research and Development on Track Lateral Strength FRA-TR-007 Determining Pre Break Rail Neutral Temperature, Longitudinal Rail Restraint, and Best Rail Adjustment Practices FRA-TR-009 Wheel/Rail Contact Evaluation 693JJ626R000001: Original Description________________________________________________________________________ The Federal Railroad Administrations

Why This Opportunity Matters

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF is seeking responses for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.