Award
Definitive Contract #693JJ626C000034
Definitive Contract Awarded to University of Illinois for Rail Safety Innovation
Buyer
Federal Railroad Administration
Award Amount
$273,003.00
Ceiling
$476,755.00
Awarded
October 15, 2026
Period of Performance
Oct 15, 2026 – Oct 14, 2027
Identifier
693JJ626C000034
NAICS
541715
This is a definitive contract awarded to the University of Illinois to advance rail safety through innovative research. The contract focuses on updating rail stress adjustment practices by assessing longitudinal rail stress at critical points such as fixed structures. This work is significant for improving the safety and reliability of rail infrastructure, which is vital for public transportation and commerce. The scope includes detailed analysis of stress changes at targeted locations to inform safer rail maintenance and engineering practices. The contract was awarded through a competitive process, emphasizing the university’s expertise in this research area. Execution is set for a one-year period, with an option to extend, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing rail safety improvements. The work will take place at Urbana, Illinois, leveraging the institution’s research capabilities. This contract contributes to long-term efforts to enhance rail infrastructure resilience and safety.
Description
IMPROVE RAIL SAFETY THROUGH INNOVATION BY UPDATING RAIL STRESS ADJUSTMENT PRACTICES THROUGH THE ASSESSMENT OF LONGITUDINAL RAIL STRESS AT CRITICAL LOCATIONS (E.G., FIXED STRUCTURES). ASSESSING THE CHANGE IN STRESS AT THESE LOCATIONS IS CRITICALLY IM