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693JJ624C000035Research initiatives in support — University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina holds $28.9M across 68 federal awards, concentrated at Department of Defense (DOD). This PIID sits alongside 5 related awards in the incumbent pipeline. The prior award was single-bid — competitive dynamics may favor a challenge. Set-aside status: Unrestricted. PoP ended Sep 8, 2026 — the usual 12–18 month planning window is closed; recompete action looks late or overdue.

693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin
Awarding office
University of South Carolina
Recipient
Sep 8, 2026
PoP end
$398K
Obligated
$398K
Potential
541715
NAICS
AS11
PSC
Unrestricted
Set-aside
1 bidders on last award

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Contract facts

Unrestricted
Contract number693JJ624C000035
Agency693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin
Awarding office693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin
Awarding agencyDepartment of Transportation (DOT)
Funding agencyDepartment of Transportation (DOT)
IncumbentUniversity of South Carolina
CAGE4B489
UEIJ22LNTMEDP73
NAICS541715
PSCAS11
Place of performanceCOLUMBIA SC
Pricing typeFirm Fixed Price
Extent competedFull And Open Competition
PoP startSep 9, 2024
PoP end (current)Sep 8, 2026
Obligated$398K
Current value$398K
Potential value$398K

RESEARCH INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF RAIL SAFETY TOPIC: FRA-TR-004 QUALIFICATION OF A MOBILE, NON-CONTACTING SYSTEM FOR RNT AND LONGITUDINAL RAIL STRESS MEASUREMENTS is a federal Unrestricted award for 693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin held by University of South Carolina. Estimated value $398K ($398K obligated). Current period of performance ends Sep 8, 2026. Last award drew 1 bidder. Place of performance: COLUMBIA SC.

RESEARCH INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF RAIL SAFETY TOPIC: FRA-TR-004 QUALIFICATION OF A MOBILE, NON-CONTACTING SYSTEM FOR RNT AND LONGITUDINAL RAIL STRESS MEASUREMENTS

Recompete timing

Public
● Past PoP end (19 days ago)

Current PoP ended Sep 8, 2026 (19 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.

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Incumbent footprint

Public record

University of South Carolina — $28.9M obligated across 68 awards (firm-wide, all agencies) · lead buyer Department of Defense (DOD).

% of firm-wide obligated ($28.9M) · all agencies
Department of Defense (DOD)$26.4M · 91%Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)$1.3M · 4%Department of Transportation (DOT)$1.2M · 4%
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)$20K · 0%
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Frequently asked questions

What is contract 693JJ624C000035?

693JJ624C000035 (Research initiatives in support) is a 693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin award with a potential value of $398K, currently held by University of South Carolina. Figures are USASpending-sourced public-record facts plus SCOUT recompete analysis.

Which office awarded 693JJ624C000035?

693jj6 Federal Railroad Admin awarded 693JJ624C000035 to University of South Carolina (potential $398K).

Who is the incumbent on 693JJ624C000035?

University of South Carolina is the incumbent with $28.9M across 68 related awards in SCOUT’s public footprint. The current period of performance ends Sep 8, 2026.

When does University of South Carolina’s 693JJ624C000035 come up for recompete?

SCOUT tracks a period-of-performance end of Sep 8, 2026. Actual solicitation timing can shift with extensions, bridges, or consolidations.

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