Rail Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Program Development Support Services

SOL #: FR26RDI20000000023JustificationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Transportation

Federal Railroad Administration

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

WASHINGTON, DC, 20590, United States

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/7376b38376c5488a87ebe2a37fb2f8e0/view

Timeline

Posted

Mar 4, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 13, 2026

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), under the Department of Transportation, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) to award a contract to MITRE Corporation for Rail Information Sharing Environment (RISE) Program Development Support Services. This action, estimated at $3,000,000.00, is a continuation of previous work to mature RISE as a critical data trust for the railroad industry.

Purpose & Justification

This JOFOC justifies a non-competitive award to MITRE Corporation, leveraging statutory authority 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(3) and FAR 6.302-3. This authority permits awards for industrial mobilization, engineering, developmental, or research capabilities, especially when provided by a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC). MITRE, operating the CAASD FFRDC, possesses unique and specialized expertise in transportation data trusts, having successfully developed similar systems for the FAA and NHTSA. Market research confirmed MITRE's qualifications and the absence of other interested sources.

Scope of Work

The awarded services will focus on:

Advancing and maturing the RISE program as a robust data trust for the railroad industry.
Demonstrating the value of RISE through targeted projects, measurable data-driven outcomes, and practical stakeholder use cases.
Promoting enhanced coordination and information exchange among industry participants to improve safety and effectiveness.

Contract Details

Type: Justification for Sole-Source Award (not a competitive solicitation)
Estimated Value: $3,000,000.00
Previous Contract End: March 29, 2025 (this is a continuation)
Place of Performance: Mc Lean, VA 22102, United States
Product Service Code: AS11 - Transportation R&D Services; Surface Transportation, Public Transit, And Rail; Basic Research

Eligibility & Response

This is a justification for a sole-source award; therefore, no competitive proposals are being solicited or accepted. This notice serves to inform the public of the agency's intent to award non-competitively.