Investigating Aftermarket Technologies to Improve Locomotive Efficiency

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking a contractor to investigate the efficacy of aftermarket technologies to improve locomotive efficiency. The contractor will identify and evaluate aftermarket technologies, conduct laboratory and field tests, and provide recommendations for further testing and implementation. The project will last for 18 months and has an estimated value of $350,000. The contractor will be required to submit a technical and price quote, and the government will evaluate the quotes based on factors such as prior experience, technical and management approach, and price. * The contractor will identify aftermarket technologies used by smaller railroads to improve locomotive efficiency * The contractor will conduct tests to evaluate the effectiveness of the identified technologies * The contractor will provide recommendations for further testing and implementation * The contractor will submit a technical and price quote * The government will evaluate the quotes based on factors such as prior experience, technical and management approach, and price