Rail Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Program Development Support Services

SOL #: FR26RDI20000000023Special NoticeSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

Place of Performance

Mc Lean, VA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical (541715)

PSC

Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research (AS11)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/47d2d20149dc473a935b9356b33e0d6d/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Action Date

Mar 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

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) intends to award a sole-source contract to MITRE Corporation for Rail Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Program Development Support Services. This is a follow-on requirement to continue work previously performed by MITRE, ensuring continuity for the RISE program.

Scope of Work

The RISE program is a voluntary, non-regulatory, non-punitive, data-driven railroad safety partnership between FRA and railroad stakeholders. MITRE's services will support program development, governance, stakeholder engagement, and the data-trust architecture. The goal is to facilitate the voluntary sharing of operational and safety-related data to analyze risks and address complex railroad safety challenges, avoiding duplication of cost, schedule delays, and risk to analytical integrity.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sole-Source Contract (Notice of Intent)
Authority: 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(3) and FAR 6.302-3, citing the need for an essential engineering, research, or development capability provided by a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC).
Duration: A 12-month base period, followed by two (2) 12-month option periods, for a total potential period of 36 months if all options are exercised.
Published: March 4, 2026

Response Instructions

This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates their ability to perform the RISE continuation effort without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity. Oral communications will not be accepted.