Coupler Knuckle Fatigue and VLT

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Estimated value$500K - $999K

Place of performanceAL

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Agency: Department of Transportation — Federal Railroad Administration
Official source: GSA Acquisition Gateway Forecast · Federal government
Type: Planned purchase (forecast) · To Be Determined
Posted: Sep 29, 2026
Response deadline: —
Place of performance: AL
Industry (NAICS): Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) · 541715
Set-aside: None

Description

VLT studies have indicated higher than expected in-train forces which could decrease the fatigue life of coupler knuckles, this study will shed light on the change in fatigue life of coupler knuckles due to use in VLTs. Forecast ID: FRA_2027_018 Estimated value: $500K - $999K Acquisition strategy: To Be Determined Contract type: To Be Determined Period of performance: 07/01/2027

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