Opportunity Information: Apply for FR RRD 13 006
Apply for FR RRD 13 006
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY13 Safety Analysis of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP)Brake Equipment for Passenger Trains" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.313 Railroad Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 22, 2013 and posted on May 22, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2013 No Explanation. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the American Public Transportation Association (APTA)is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY13 Safety Analysis of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake Equipment for Passenger Trains grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR RRD 13 006) was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.313 Railroad Research and Development. Its purpose was narrowly focused: to fund safety analysis work supporting a proposed American Public Transportation Association (APTA) safety standard for electronically controlled pneumatic brake equipment intended for passenger train applications. In practical terms, the FRA’s goal was to ensure that the proposed APTA standard was backed by rigorous, industry-recognized safety engineering evidence before broader adoption or reliance in passenger rail contexts.
The grant was structured so that APTA would use the funding to solicit contractor support, meaning the work would likely be performed by specialized safety and systems engineering analysts working under APTA’s direction. The required analytical deliverables were specific and aligned with established hazard and reliability assessment practices. These included a Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) to identify high-level hazards early and define initial risk controls; an Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA) to examine hazards that can arise during real-world operation, maintenance, inspection, training, and other lifecycle support activities; a Safety Traceability Matrix to document how safety requirements map to identified hazards and how mitigations and verification activities connect back to those requirements; and a Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to systematically evaluate how components or functions might fail, what effects those failures could produce, and how critical those failures are in terms of severity and likelihood. Together, these products are meant to provide a defensible safety case foundation for the proposed standard by showing clear hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and traceable requirements supported by structured failure analysis.
Eligibility for the opportunity was restricted: only the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) could apply. While the listing categorized eligible applicants as “Others,†the eligibility clarification made it explicit that this was effectively a single-applicant opportunity. The award had a ceiling of $100,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0). A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, indicating that some portion of the project cost was expected to be covered by non-federal resources, though the specific percentage or structure would be defined in the full announcement or award terms.
Key dates show the opportunity was posted on May 22, 2013, with an application closing date of June 11, 2013, and an archive date of July 11, 2013. Administrative support for accessing the announcement was routed through the GrantSolutions Help Desk, with phone and email contact information provided for applicants experiencing technical issues. Overall, the opportunity reflects a targeted FRA investment in formal safety and reliability analyses to strengthen the technical and risk-based underpinnings of an APTA safety standard for ECP brake equipment used in passenger train service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY13 Safety Analysis of Electronically Controlled Pneumatic (ECP) Brake Equipment for Passenger Trains."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR RRD 13 006.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
This was a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What CFDA program does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity was under CFDA 20.313, Railroad Research and Development.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was narrowly focused on funding safety analysis work to support a proposed American Public Transportation Association (APTA) safety standard for electronically controlled pneumatic (ECP) brake equipment intended for passenger train applications.
Why was the FRA funding this work?
FRA's goal was to ensure the proposed APTA safety standard was supported by rigorous, industry-recognized safety engineering evidence before broader adoption or reliance in passenger rail contexts.
What type of work was expected to be funded?
The funded work was formal safety and reliability analysis intended to create a defensible safety case foundation for the proposed standard. The grant specified a set of analytical deliverables aligned with established hazard and reliability assessment practices.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was restricted to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) only. Although the listing categorized eligible applicants as "Others," the eligibility clarification indicated it was effectively a single-applicant opportunity.
Could other organizations apply directly for this grant?
No. Based on the eligibility restriction provided, only APTA could apply for the funding.
How was the project expected to be carried out?
The grant was structured so APTA would use the funding to solicit contractor support, meaning the analyses would likely be performed by specialized safety and systems engineering analysts working under APTA's direction.
What were the required deliverables?
The required analytical deliverables were:
- Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
- Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA)
- Safety Traceability Matrix
- Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
What is a Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA) in the context of this grant?
A PHA is an early-stage hazard identification activity intended to identify high-level hazards and define initial risk controls.
What is an Operating and Support Hazard Analysis (O&SHA) in the context of this grant?
An O&SHA examines hazards that can arise during real-world operation and lifecycle support activities, including maintenance, inspection, training, and other support functions.
What is the purpose of a Safety Traceability Matrix for this project?
The Safety Traceability Matrix documents how safety requirements map to identified hazards and how mitigations and verification activities connect back to those requirements.
What is a Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) in the context of this grant?
A FMECA is a structured failure analysis used to evaluate how components or functions might fail, what effects those failures could produce, and how critical those failures are in terms of severity and likelihood.
How do these deliverables support the proposed APTA safety standard?
Together, the deliverables are meant to support a defensible safety case foundation by showing clear hazard identification, mitigation strategies, and traceable requirements supported by systematic failure analysis.
What is the maximum award amount for this grant?
The award ceiling was $100,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated (the award floor was $0).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning some portion of the project cost was expected to be covered by non-federal resources. The specific percentage or structure was to be defined in the full announcement or award terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 22, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was June 11, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 11, 2013.
Where could applicants get technical help accessing the announcement?
Administrative support for accessing the announcement was routed through the GrantSolutions Help Desk, which provided phone and email contact information for applicants experiencing technical issues.
What kind of grant was this (competitive, formula, or discretionary)?
This was a discretionary grant offered by FRA.
What was the intended application area for the ECP brake equipment analyzed under this grant?
The analyses were intended to support an APTA safety standard for ECP brake equipment used in passenger train applications.
Does the provided information describe additional deliverables beyond the four analyses listed?
No. The information provided lists the PHA, O&SHA, Safety Traceability Matrix, and FMECA as the specific analytical deliverables.
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