FY 26 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Federal Railroad Administration
Issuing Agency:TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF / FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
Solicitation ID:sam_638f0ce2d14e4a94a48ced4ace110f57
RFP Description
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.
How to Win This Contract
This solicitation is set aside for certified Small Businesses (SB/SBE) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) in Georgia. Prime contractors bidding must meet specific set-aside quotas or sub out scopes to certified firms to remain responsive. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF / FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION. Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 9/30/2027.
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