Contract facts
NONERESEARCH 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
PublicCurrent 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 recordUniversity of Houston System — $11.7M obligated across 27 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).
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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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