Summary
The U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Office of the Secretary), supporting the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Track Safety Research Program, is issuing this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) No. 6913G626Q300043 for engineering consulting services focused on track system safety, specifically the prevention of rail failures and track buckling. The contractor will provide recorded 1-hour technical consultations, presentation materials, technical white papers, and electronic data files to the Volpe Center's Structures and Dynamics Division over a one-year base period with two one-year option periods under NAICS 541330. The award is intended on a sole-source basis to David Jeong of North Reading, MA in accordance with FAR 6.103-1(a) and (b); quotations must be received by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on August 3, 2026, with all questions due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on July 27, 2026.