Predicted Signal Phase and Timing for Blocked Crossing Mitigation Phase 1
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Railinc Corporation for Predicted Signal Phase and Timing for Blocked Crossing Mitigation Phase 1. This project aims to transfer FRA-developed C-V2X Predicted Signal Phase and Timing (SPaT) application technology through field development and testing with a US Class 1 railroad. Capability statements are due by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Phase 1 effort focuses on designing, developing, testing, and evaluating a cloud-based system. This system will provide emergency communications centers (ECCs) with timely, predictive insights into grade crossing encumbrances. The solution will leverage existing rail data assets, operational integrations, and enterprise cloud infrastructure to minimize technical risk and establish a scalable foundation. The goal is to reduce emergency vehicle delays caused by blocked rail crossings by providing predictive data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent (NOI) for Sole-Source Firm-Fixed-Price Contract
- Intended Awardee: Railinc Corporation
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1, 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) (Only One Responsible Source)
- Period of Performance: 12 months from date of award
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: June 29, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: June 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Cary, NC
Sole Source Justification
Railinc Corporation is identified as the only entity equipped to receive and process business competition sensitive data from US freight railroads, which is necessary to perform the software-as-service functions required for this project. Railinc also has standing data handling agreements with railroads essential for project completion.
Response Instructions
This is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the work without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity. Oral communications will not be accepted.
Point of Contact
Akwasi Kankam, Contract Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration Email: akwasi.kankam@dot.gov