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

Federal Railroad Administration

Federal Railroad Administration in the United States has published a notice (Special Notice) about “FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration”. It is not a call for bids: no tender is open to bid on yet, or the buyer has already chosen a supplier.

The tender in brief

Rail research contracts in three areas, open to any qualified organization for 15 months

The Federal Railroad Administration seeks applied research projects supporting Department of Transportation and FRA strategic objectives. Research topics cover Track, Rolling Stock and Equipment, and Train Control and Communications. Contractors first submit concept papers; approved papers may lead to a proposal and possible contract award. The effort runs 15 months.

Key facts

Procedure
Special Notice
Contract period
15 months
How bids are judged
Concept papers approved if they meet the objectives of FRA research topics
Published
21 May 2026
Reference
693JJ626R000001

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