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PostedAug 21, 2026
DeadlineSep 30, 2027

In plain English

The Federal Railroad Administration is seeking applied rail research concept papers in track, rolling stock and equipment, and train control and communications. Approved concept papers may lead to invitations to submit proposals. Responses may be submitted during the 15-month period, but no concept papers will be reviewed after September 30, 2027. Four track-related topics were removed and are no longer available.

About this opportunity

693JJ626R000001_00001: Amendment Description ____ The Federal Railroad Administration, Office of Research, Development, and Technology amends the FY26-27 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Appendix C — Research Topics document to remove the following four research topics that are “no longer available:” FRA-TR-005 – Innovative Methods for Measuring or Monitoring Longitudinal Rail Stress FRA-TR-006 – Research and Development on Track Lateral Strength FRA-TR-007 – Determining Pre Break Rail Neutral Temperature, Longitudinal Rail Restraint, and Best Rail Adjustment Practices FRA-TR-009 – Wheel/Rail Contact Evaluation 693JJ626R000001: Original Description____ The Federal Railroad Administration’s…

Time remaining

Closes Sep 30, 2027

381Days
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12Hours
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43Min
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26Sec

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BS-C34DDD