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693JJ624C000016Research and development to develop a — University of Houston System

University of Houston System holds $11.7M across 27 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 3 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: NONE. PoP ended Aug 19, 2025 — the usual 12–18 month planning window is closed; recompete action looks late or overdue.

693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin
Awarding office
University of Houston System
Recipient
Aug 19, 2025
PoP end
$152K
Obligated
$342K
Potential
541715
NAICS
AS11
PSC
NONE
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

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Contract number693JJ624C000016
Agency693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin
Awarding office693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin
Awarding agencyDepartment of Transportation (DOT)
Funding agencyDepartment of Transportation (DOT)
IncumbentUniversity of Houston System
CAGE9B955
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NAICS541715
PSCAS11
Place of performanceHOUSTON TX
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedFull And Open Competition
Related solicitationFRA BAA 2023
PoP startAug 12, 2024
PoP end (current)Aug 19, 2025
PoP end (w/ options)Aug 11, 2026
Obligated$152K
Current value$152K
Potential value$342K

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK USING MARKOV CHAINS TO QUANTIFY HOW DERAILMENT RISK CHANGES WHEN NEW TRACK INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES ARE INTRODUCED OR COMBINED WITH DIFFERENT MANUAL INSPECTION REGIMES. is a federal NONE award for 693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin held by University of Houston System. Estimated value $342K ($152K obligated). Current period of performance ends Aug 19, 2025 (potential Aug 11, 2026). Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: HOUSTON TX. Related solicitation FRA BAA 2023.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP A FRAMEWORK USING MARKOV CHAINS TO QUANTIFY HOW DERAILMENT RISK CHANGES WHEN NEW TRACK INSPECTION TECHNOLOGIES ARE INTRODUCED OR COMBINED WITH DIFFERENT MANUAL INSPECTION REGIMES.

Recompete timing

Public
Past PoP end (384 days ago)

Current PoP ended Aug 19, 2025 (384 days ago). The usual 12–18 month agency planning window is closed — recompete action looks late / overdue relative to a normal cycle. Watch for bridge orders, follow-ons, or a new solicitation.

Incumbent footprint

Public record

University of Houston System$11.7M obligated across 27 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($11.7M) · all agencies
Department of Defense (DOD)$10.1M · 86%Department of Homeland Security (DHS)$663K · 6%Department of the Interior (DOI)$660K · 6%Department of Transportation (DOT)$339K · 3%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 693JJ624C000016?

693JJ624C000016 (Research and development to develop a) is a 693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin award with a potential value of $342K, currently held by University of Houston System. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded 693JJ624C000016?

693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin awarded 693JJ624C000016 to University of Houston System (potential $342K).

Who is the incumbent on 693JJ624C000016?

University of Houston System is the incumbent with $11.7M across 27 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Aug 19, 2025.

When does University of Houston System’s 693JJ624C000016 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Aug 19, 2025. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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