Investigating Aftermarket Technologies Services
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
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CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
Federal Railroad Administration
DESCRIPTION
The contractor will investigate aftermarket technologies used by smaller railroads to improve locomotive engine performance. The work will focus specifically on technologies used exclusively by smaller railroads and will include identifying relevant technologies for further evaluation.
The contractor will procure selected technologies for testing and assessment and develop a comprehensive test plan. The plan will define test sequences, methodologies, data collection requirements, instrumentation, schedule, safety requirements, applicable industry standards, recommended practices, and related testing details.
Following testing, the contractor will analyze the collected data and provide a summary of the results. The contractor will also host a meeting to review the data and discuss the test findings with the government authority.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- This RFP closed on August 21, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $350,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Federal Railroad Administration. The work is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Railroad engineering and locomotive technology consulting firm
- Experience evaluating aftermarket locomotive performance technologies
- Expertise in developing and executing transportation equipment test plans
- Capability to perform instrumentation, data collection, and technical analysis
- Familiarity with railroad industry standards, recommended practices, and safety requirements
- Experience supporting government transportation research or testing programs
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