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
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Response Deadline
Thursday, September 30, 2027
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
Not specified
Status
Active

Description

The Federal Railroad Administrations (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 FRAs 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 anyt

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.