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DHS/FEMA Grant for Amtrak Security Enhancements under FY26 Intercity Passenger Rail Program

This opportunity is a targeted grant program from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by FEMA, to enhance Amtrak's security against terrorism threats. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Resilience, Grant Programs Directorate, Preparedness Grants Division, Transportation Infrastructure Security Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) is the sole eligible applicant - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Security-related services and activities, including: - Explosives Detection Canine Teams (EDCT): canine/handler teams for explosives detection - Anti-Terrorism Teams (ATT): uniformed and discreet law enforcement patrols - Mobile Explosive Screening Teams (MEST): certified technicians using mobile screening technologies - Planning Activities: development of security risk management, continuity, and response plans - Operational Activities: visible deterrence, patrols, and surge security operations - Training and Awareness Campaigns: active shooter and security training, public awareness, workshops - Exercises: design and conduct of security exercises - Equipment and Capital Projects: physical security enhancements (cameras, screening equipment, access controls), cybersecurity projects (sensors, badge readers, ICS/SCADA systems), and other authorized equipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only Amtrak is eligible; no subapplicants or subawards permitted - Projects must adhere to federal procurement and cybersecurity standards - Investment Justifications and detailed budgets required - No cost sharing or matching required - Funding covers personnel, training, equipment, and related costs for security operations

Description

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) – Amtrak program is a grant program under the Department of Homeland Security - FEMA aimed at protecting critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism. This program provides funds exclusively to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) to enhance security measures. The grant supports activities including planning, operational activities, equipment and capital projects, training and awareness campaigns, and exercises. The program does not allow subapplicants or subawards and requires no cost sharing or matching.

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