Notice ID: 32dd6a46c8af4d17b9747ec4ed9364aeJustificationAwarded
Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS) continuation and Air Leak Fuel Penalty Study
Awarded on June 30, 2026. Justification posted by TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF (FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION) on July 13, 2026. Solicitation FR26RDI20000000033.
NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)). Place of performance: San Antonio, Texas. Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
FR26RDI20000000033 - NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Southwest Research Institute to identify the fuel and emissions penalty of the Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS) system not being able to keep the locomotive shutdown due to air leaks. This is in addition to the available information on the fuel consumption and emissions penalty associated with the addition of a simulated break pipe air leak of 30 and 60 Standard Cubic Foot per Minute (SCFM) as a follow-on requirement to continue work previously performed by Southwest Research Institute under Contract No. (693JJ623C000028) during the base performance period.
The previous contract only identified the fuel penalties associated with the line haul and switcher duty cycles during continuous operation but did not identify the penalty associated with the additional time that the Locomotive Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS) system needs to operate the engine to maintain the air pressure in the Main Reservoir (MR).
AUTHORITY
This sole source action is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302‑1, implemented by 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source.” No solicitation or request for quote is available.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
June 30, 2026 - June 29, 2028
RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS) continuation and Air Leak Fuel Penalty Study without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity. Capability statements must be received no later than 15 calendar days from the date of posting, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Oral communication will not be accepted.
Overview
Agency:
Department of TransportationFEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION
Office:693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN
Posted:July 13, 2026
NAICS:541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Last Updated:Aug 21, 2026
PSC:AJ12: R&D- GENERAL SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: PHYSICAL SCIENCES (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT)
Response Deadline:
Not specified
Set-Aside:Not specified
Type:Justification
Place of Performance:San Antonio, Texas, 78238
Award Date:Jun 30, 2026
Award Amount (SAM.gov award notice):Not specified
Award Overview
Award Number
693JJ626C000015
Award Amount (SAM.gov award notice)
Not specified
Award Date
Jun 30, 2026
Awardee
Not specified
Original Solicitation
Notice ID: 32dd6a46c8af4d17b9747ec4ed9364ae
Posted Date: Jul 13, 2026
Original Response Deadline: Not specified
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Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
Akwasi Kankam
Documents
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Lifecycle
Solicitation:
FR26RDI20000000033- Awarded
This opportunity has been awarded.
- Special NoticeApr 23, 2026
Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS) continuation and Air Leak Fuel Penalty Study
- Sole Source / J&ACurrentJul 13, 2026
Automatic Engine Start Stop (AESS) continuation and Air Leak Fuel Penalty Study
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FR26RDI20000000033
Archive Date
Aug 12, 2026
Office Address
WASHINGTON, DC, 20590