Demonstration Projects and Technology Advancements for Positive Train Control (PTC)/Communication Research and Development Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Demonstration Projects and Technology Advancements for Positive Train Control (PTC)/Communication Research and Development Program
	CFDA Number:	20.313
	CFDA Description:	Railroad Research and Development
	Federal Agency Name:	DOT Federal Railroad Administration
	Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology
	Category Explanation:	Adoption and application of new technology in railroad services is a key focus in the FRA Research and Development program. One particular area of new development to help achieving this goal is in the advanced train control system and dispatching sys
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	BAA-2009-1
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Feb 05, 2009
	Creation Date:	Feb 05, 2009
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 30, 2011 Proposal concept papers will be accepted as of the date of posting through September 30, 2011, unless BAA-2009-1 is superseded or cancelled. Although this solicitation is open for an extended period of time, interested parties would be well advised to submit proposals as early as possible. Reviews will be conducted continuously on receipt of concept papers. Awards may be made as long as funds are available.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Oct 30, 2011
	Expected Number of Awards:	5
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$3,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$500,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$25,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: Adoption and application of new technology in railroad services is a key focus in the FRA Research and Development program. One particular area of new development to help achieving this goal is in the advanced train control system and dispatching system, such as the new concept of Positive Train Control (PTC), which uses microprocessors, advanced navigation and tracking systems, and wireless technology to interconnect the various segments of railroad operation to virtually eliminate train to train collision and over-speed derailments, as well as to provide roadway worker protection. This is an unrestricted solicitation for demonstrations of various technology advancements or techniques, specifically related to the following areas: (1) Grade crossing hazard mitigation systems; (2) Positive train control; (3) Wireless communication system; (4) Train tracking system; (5) Risk assessment & hazardous analysis; and (6) PTC/Communication enabling projects. Technologies most likely to help facilitate the improvement of railroad services are those which will (1) improve safety by reducing human and technology failures; (2) bring about capital cost reductions and economy in producing equipment and facilities; (3) reduce operating costs of rail service by providing more efficient operations; (4) improve the reliability of equipment and infrastructure components by reducing failures and/or reducing false failure detections; (5) enhance the revenue-generating capability of high-speed operations by attracting greater ridership by reducing trip times, upgrading customer service quality, increasing reliability, or improving on time performance; and/or (6) enhance the social benefits and/or environmental aspects of high-speed rail. Interested parties may submit proposals in accordance with the BAA-2009-1 package which may be downloaded or printed from the following Internet website: http://www.fra.dot.gov. Follow the selections of "Research and Development" (from upper left home page menu), "Funds for Research", and then "Broad Agency Announcement." BAA-2009-1 is not available in paper copy.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Broad Agency Announcement No. BAA-2009-1
http://www.fra.dot.gov/us/content/918
Grant Announcement Contact: Robert Carpenter
Contracting/Grants Officer
Phone 202-493-6153 robert.carpenter@dot.gov Contracting/Grants Officer's address
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