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