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1 vote1 comment · U.S. DOT FY 2025 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 25-FR3: Railroad Ground Hazard Mitigation Technology · Admin →
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1 vote1 comment · U.S. DOT FY 2025 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 25-FR3: Railroad Ground Hazard Mitigation Technology · Admin →
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Sensor systems designed to monitor ground movement are within scope for this topic. In addition, data collection and analysis from existing sources are within scope as well.
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1 vote1 comment · U.S. DOT FY 2025 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 25-FR3: Railroad Ground Hazard Mitigation Technology · Admin →
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Carbon management is not a requirement for this solicitation, though it may be novel consideration when developing a system comprising various technologies. Implementation of hazard mitigation technologies will be for future stages of this SBIR. It is contemplated that a successful SBIR Phase I, II, or IIB, demonstrates a technology or system that can be adopted and applied in industry.
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1 vote1 comment · U.S. DOT FY 2025 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 25-FR3: Railroad Ground Hazard Mitigation Technology · Admin →
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Non-proprietary access should be available to FRA, Railroads, Academia, and Industry suppliers at a minimum.
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2 votes1 comment · U.S. DOT FY 2025 Phase I Pre-Solicitation Q&A » 25-FR3: Railroad Ground Hazard Mitigation Technology · Admin →
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Yes, a specific type can be focused on, however, a system that can address more than one specific type of ground hazard is contemplated. For example, many ground hazards may have similar nexus events. A system could detect water related slope failures that could also serve as a precursor for washouts, floods, and landslides. The proposed system should also be novel, as rockfall fencing systems are already in use. Industry partnerships are helpful when determining the needs for existing railroads and to avoid duplicating existing technologies.
No, this SBIR is focused on geo-hazards of a general nature, not "all" potential emerging hazards. Geo hazards are defined in the statement of the SBIR to the extent that the hazards of your question are geo-hazards. The answer to both could be yes, emerging and mitigating existing hazards. Systems that result in service and costs improvements of of interest to railroads. A partner RR would be of benefit for this solicitation.