UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK - THE ONGOING PHASE I OF THIS PROJECT (ENDING ON NOVEMBER 7, 2022) PRODUCED AND ESTABLISHED A PROOF OF CONCEPT FOR THE NECESSARY TECHNOLOGY FOR FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRAINS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON CLASS I RAILROAD NETWORKS TO QUANTITATIVELY ASSESS AND

On Jan 30, 2026, Department of Transportation obligated $560,000 to UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK for the ongoing phase i of this project (ending on november 7, 2022) produced and established a proof of concept for the necessary technology for freight and passenger trains with a special focus on class…. The award is classified under NAICS 541720 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES and issued as a cost no fee contract. Competition extent: not competed with 1 offer received. The procurement used a NO SET ASIDE USED. set-aside. Performance is located in WASHINGTON, DC. The contract is scheduled through Aug 23, 2026 — approximately 2 months remaining. This award is one of several similar procurements from Department of Transportation under NAICS 541720 — related awards are listed below.