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FRA Notice: Petition for Alternative Standard for Railcar Air Brake Testing Devices

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the Department of Transportation, is considering a petition for an alternative standard for railcar air brake testing: - Government Buyer: - Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of Transportation - OEMs and Vendors: - IS Technology Solutions (IS Tech) is the only OEM mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Automatic Single Car Testing Device (ASCTD) - Proposed as a replacement for the Manual Single Car Testing Device (MSCTD) currently required under 49 CFR part 238 - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Petition requests annual calibration of the ASCTD, instead of the current 92-day requirement for the MSCTD - FRA is seeking public comments on this proposed alternative standard - Place of Performance/Delivery: - No specific delivery or performance location identified; FRA is the contracting office

Description

IS Technology Solutions (IS Tech) has petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for special approval of an alternative standard related to single car air brake tests. The petition requests to use an automatic single car testing device (ASCTD) instead of the manual device currently required, and proposes annual calibration instead of every 92 days. The FRA is seeking public comments on this petition by April 30, 2026, and the petition details are available online for review.

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