Opportunity Information: Apply for FR SEC 15 002
Apply for FR SEC 15 002
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY15 Supplemental for Security, Routing, and Information Technology Implementation Support for Hazardous Materials Transportation Analytical Risk Model (H TRAM) for Class II and Class III Railroads." and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.301 Railroad Safety.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 8, 2015 and posted on Jun 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2015 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 $175,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Countermeasures Assessment and Security Experts, LLC is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY15 Supplemental for Security, Routing, and Information Technology Implementation Support for the Hazardous Materials Transportation Analytical Risk Model (H TRAM) for Class II and Class III Railroads was a discretionary grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.301 (Railroad Safety). The funding opportunity number was FR-SEC-15-002. It was posted on June 8, 2015, with an application deadline of July 31, 2015, and an archive date of August 30, 2015. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds. The maximum award amount (ceiling) was $175,000, with no minimum award (floor of $0).
This supplemental grant was tied to work already underway on H TRAM, a web-based, software-as-a-service decision support tool designed to help railroads reduce risk and support compliance with federal hazardous materials routing requirements, specifically 49 CFR 172.820. H TRAM itself was originally developed as a result of an earlier grant (FR-SEC-0008-12-01-02) awarded to the Railroad Research Foundation (RRF). Countermeasures Assessment and Security Experts (CASE) had been contracted by RRF to complete H TRAM’s development for the needs of Class II and Class III railroads, and this FY15 supplemental opportunity was intended to provide additional resources to strengthen implementation and practical use of the tool for rail routing decision-making.
The core purpose of the supplemental funding was not to restart development from scratch, but to make H TRAM easier to adopt and use across the railroad industry, especially among smaller railroads that may have limited internal IT or hazardous materials risk modeling resources. The planned work focused on turning the software into something railroads could more readily configure, understand, and operate in real-world conditions. Specifically, CASE proposed creating a detailed help file to walk users through setting up and configuring rail routes within H TRAM. In addition, the project included developing and delivering web-based training modules and webinars so railroads could build an initial working understanding of how the system functions and how to use it correctly for routing and risk-reduction decisions.
Another major element was implementation support. This included hands-on technical assistance for data configuration and system setup, along with a call-in support capability so users could ask questions and get help troubleshooting issues. The goal was to ensure that if technical problems surfaced, a knowledgeable person could guide railroad staff through corrections rather than leaving them to resolve issues alone. The project also included outreach activities to increase awareness of H TRAM and encourage industry use, effectively promoting the availability of the program so that the tool’s benefits could extend beyond initial development and into practical, sustained deployment.
Eligibility for this grant was intentionally limited. Although the public listing shows the broader category of eligible applicants as “Others,†the opportunity explicitly stated that only Countermeasures Assessment and Security Experts, LLC (CASE) was eligible to apply. This reflects the fact that the supplemental effort was designed as a continuation and support phase for a system CASE was already responsible for developing under the earlier RRF-related grant activity, and the FRA’s intent was to fund that specific organization to complete the training, documentation, support, and outreach work needed for implementation.
For access or technical issues related to the announcement, the notice directed applicants to the GrantSolutions Help Desk (help@grantsolutions.gov; 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282), with support hours listed as weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "FY15 Supplemental for Security, Routing, and Information Technology Implementation Support for the Hazardous Materials Transportation Analytical Risk Model (H TRAM) for Class II and Class III Railroads."
Which federal agency offered this funding?
The grant was issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The announcement described it as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was under CFDA 20.301, Railroad Safety.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was FR-SEC-15-002.
When was the opportunity posted?
It was posted on June 8, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was July 31, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 30, 2015.
What was the maximum award amount?
The maximum award amount (ceiling) was $175,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated (floor of $0).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program did not require cost sharing or matching funds.
What is H TRAM?
H TRAM is a web-based, software-as-a-service decision support tool designed to help railroads reduce risk and support compliance with federal hazardous materials routing requirements, specifically 49 CFR 172.820.
What types of railroads was H TRAM intended to support in this effort?
This supplemental effort focused on H TRAM support for Class II and Class III railroads.
How does H TRAM relate to federal hazardous materials routing rules?
The tool is intended to support compliance with 49 CFR 172.820, which addresses federal hazardous materials routing requirements.
Was this grant meant to create a brand-new tool from scratch?
No. The supplemental funding was described as supporting work already underway on H TRAM, with an emphasis on strengthening implementation and practical use rather than restarting development.
Why was this described as a "supplemental" grant?
It was tied to an earlier grant-driven development effort and was intended to provide additional resources to strengthen implementation and practical use of H TRAM for real-world routing decision-making.
What earlier grant is mentioned as the origin of H TRAM?
H TRAM was originally developed as a result of an earlier grant (FR-SEC-0008-12-01-02) awarded to the Railroad Research Foundation (RRF).
Who is the Railroad Research Foundation (RRF) in this context?
RRF was the organization that received the earlier grant that led to H TRAM’s original development.
What role did Countermeasures Assessment and Security Experts (CASE) play?
CASE was contracted by RRF to complete H TRAM’s development for the needs of Class II and Class III railroads, and this supplemental opportunity was intended to provide additional resources for CASE to strengthen implementation, training, documentation, support, and outreach.
What was the main purpose of the FY15 supplemental funding?
The core purpose was to make H TRAM easier to adopt and use across the railroad industry, especially among smaller railroads that may have limited internal IT or hazardous materials risk modeling resources.
What kinds of deliverables or improvements were planned under this supplemental effort?
The planned work included a detailed help file for setting up and configuring rail routes within H TRAM, web-based training modules and webinars, hands-on implementation support for data configuration and system setup, call-in support for troubleshooting, and outreach to increase awareness and encourage use of H TRAM.
What is the purpose of the help file mentioned in the grant description?
The help file was intended to walk users through setting up and configuring rail routes within H TRAM so railroads could more readily configure, understand, and operate the system in real-world conditions.
What training was planned as part of this grant?
The project included developing and delivering web-based training modules and webinars to help railroads build an initial working understanding of how H TRAM functions and how to use it correctly for routing and risk-reduction decisions.
What did "implementation support" include?
Implementation support included hands-on technical assistance for data configuration and system setup, as well as a call-in support capability to help users troubleshoot issues.
Why was call-in support included?
The stated goal was to ensure that if technical problems surfaced, a knowledgeable person could guide railroad staff through corrections rather than leaving them to resolve issues alone.
What outreach activities were included?
The project included outreach activities to increase awareness of H TRAM and encourage industry use, promoting availability so the tool’s benefits could extend into practical, sustained deployment.
Who was eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligibility was explicitly limited to Countermeasures Assessment and Security Experts, LLC (CASE).
The listing says eligible applicants include "Others." Does that mean multiple organizations could apply?
No. While the public listing showed a broader category of eligible applicants as "Others," the opportunity specifically stated that only CASE was eligible to apply.
Why was eligibility restricted to a single applicant?
The supplemental effort was designed as a continuation and support phase for a system CASE was already responsible for developing under the earlier RRF-related grant activity, and the FRA intended to fund that specific organization to complete implementation-focused work.
What should an applicant do if they had trouble accessing the announcement or experienced technical issues?
The notice directed applicants to contact the GrantSolutions Help Desk for access or technical issues.
What are the GrantSolutions Help Desk contact details provided in the notice?
Email: help@grantsolutions.gov. Phone: 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282.
What were the GrantSolutions Help Desk support hours listed?
Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
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