Intent to Sole Source - Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group for Ground Penetrating Radar
ID: 693JJ625Q000024Type: Special Notice
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TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (541720)

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GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AJ12)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cf47645e5cca45b9bca49365d2f182a9/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), intends to award a sole source contract to Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group for the refinement of an event-driven Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data processing and reporting system on the FRA DOTX-220 inspection car. This project aims to enhance trackbed inspection data to complement existing track geometry exception data, incorporating an automated layer picking algorithm and a web portal for improved mobile access. The contract is valued at approximately $1,550,000 and includes a twelve-month base period with two additional twelve-month option periods. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are encouraged to submit a statement of capabilities by 1:00 p.m. ET on September 8, 2025, to KeriAnne Gallagher at kerianne.gallagher@dot.gov.

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