THE DEVELOPMENT OF A LOW COST, SELF-POWERED, SENSOR MOUNTED TO EACH AXLE BEARING THAT WILL MONITOR VIBRATION SIGNALS AND GENERATE AN ALERT WHEN A DEFECT IS FIRST IDENTIFIED TO ENSURE THE ISSUE IS ADDRESSED PRIOR TO A CATASTROPHIC EVENT.
$625,945
| Recipient | FORCING FUNCTION LLC UEI CKUYVNK9E7E8 |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 693JJ626C000025 |
| Award amount | $625,945 |
| Award type | DEFINITIVE CONTRACT |
| Awarding agency | Department of Transportation — Federal Railroad Administration |
| NAICS | 541715 — RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) |
| PSC | AS11 |
| Set-aside | Unrestricted |
| Start date | Oct 15, 2026 |
| End date | Apr 14, 2028 |
| Place of performance | MONTGOMERY VILLAGE, MD |
| Record updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
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