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Federal Railroad Administration · 693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

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Incumbent: RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY
Other than small · UEI M1LVPE5GLSD9
Recompete expected (last option ends): Sep 29, 2027
Current option period ends: Sep 29, 2025
Potential value: $528K ($167K obligated)
NAICS: 541715 · Research And Development In The Physical, Engineering, And Life Sciences (Except Nanotechnology And Biotechnology)
PSC: AS11 · Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research
Set-aside: No set-aside
Vehicle: Standalone contract
Award type: Definitive Contract
Place of performance: NJ
Solicitation ID: —
PIID: 693JJ624C000022

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