# FRA Enterprise Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Delivery Model Validation

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/693jj6frauas

- Solicitation number: 693JJ6FRAUAS
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Transportation
- Agency: Federal Railroad Administration
- Contracting office: 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Admin (693JJ6)
- Product or service code: 1550 Drones
- Place of performance: Washington, District of Columbia
- County: District of Columbia (FIPS 11001). https://abierto.us/counties/district-of-columbia-dc-11001
- City: Washington. https://abierto.us/cities/washington-dc-1150000
- First posted: March 25, 2026
- Last posted: March 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3cce92375f7243db90d5eaf179936a83/view

## Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. It does not constitute a solicitation, and it is not an indication that the government will contract for any of the items and services discussed in this notice.

The purpose of this RFI is to invite qualified vendors to provide information regarding their Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) platforms, (purchasing and leasing options) sensors, payload options, software solutions, UAS Data Processing and Rendering Services) and overall system capabilities, in an effort to assess and identify various delivery models for UAS services.

This RFI will help FRA: • Evaluate potential enterprise delivery models for UAS capability • Understand commercially available UAS platforms and services • Inform acquisition planning and lifecycle cost modeling • Determine the most effective operational approach for a national FRA UAS capability FRA seeks industry input to inform acquisition planning and to understand how commercial solutions may support multiple delivery model approaches. Potential operational uses may include, but are not limited to:

• Railroad grade crossing inspections • Accident and derailment investigations • Infrastructure and right-of-way assessments • Safety situational awareness within railroad operating environments • Site distance analysis and obstruction evaluation • Trespassing detection and evaluation

## Publications

- March 25, 2026: Sources sought, due April 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Notice 3cce92375f7243db90d5eaf179936a83. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3cce92375f7243db90d5eaf179936a83/view

## Points of contact

- KeriAnne Gallagher, kerianne.gallagher@dot.gov

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