22--RAILROAD BOXCAR CROSSMEMBERS

This contract is an amendment to a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items originally issued in February 2003, specifically regarding the procurement of railroad boxcar crossmembers. The solicitation number for this procurement is N0016403R0012, and it is managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division under the Department of Defense. The amendment, designated as number 0003, updates or modifies the initial solicitation, with detailed changes available through the agency’s official website. The contract remains a presolicitation type, meaning it is a preliminary notice inviting potential vendors to prepare for submitting bids or proposals. The procurement does not specify particular set-aside requirements or a NAICS code, indicating it may be open to a broad range of commercial suppliers. The place of performance is not detailed, while the office responsible for the contract is located in Crane, Indiana. There is no specific point of contact listed in the provided information. This contract is part of efforts to acquire necessary components for railroad boxcars, emphasizing the Department of Defense’s continued support for transportation infrastructure through specialized commercial item acquisitions.