Award
Definitive Contract #6913G626C100005
Definitive Contract for Rail Car Coupling Monitoring SBIR Phase II
Buyer
Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Award Amount
$712,234.47
Ceiling
$712,234.47
Awarded
September 23, 2026
Period of Performance
Sep 23, 2026 – Sep 22, 2027
Identifier
6913G626C100005
NAICS
541715
This award is a definitive contract granted to Friedman Research Corporation, a business specializing in research and development, particularly in innovative monitoring technologies. The contract focuses on Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) efforts to develop advanced monitoring systems for rail car couplings, aiming to enhance safety and operational efficiency in the railway industry. The contract represents a significant investment in transportation infrastructure technology, supporting advancements that could benefit the public sector and improve industry standards. The scope includes research, development, and implementation of monitoring solutions tailored to rail car coupling systems. This award follows a competitive SBIR solicitation process designed to identify promising technological innovations. The contract covers a one-year performance period, starting in the fall of 2026 and concluding in the fall of 2027. The work will be performed in Austin, Texas, indicating a centralized effort for project development within the recipient’s facilities.
Description
FRIEDMAN RESEARCH CORPORATION PHASE II SBIR 24-PH4 RAIL CAR COUPLING MONITORING