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This Government Contract opportunity from Illinois was posted on May 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Aggregate Discharge System Upgrade

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State & Local

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NAICS: 333992
New
DIBBS
ROD, WELDING
Solicitation # SPE8E6-26-T-4590
Solicitation SPE8E6-26-T-4590 is a fixed-price request for quotations issued by the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Construction and Equipment (Class IV) for the procurement of five welding rods, identified by NSN 3439016966247. The requirement is issued under the First Destination Transportation program with terms set as FOB Origin. The original required delivery date is September 4, 2026, with a delivery window of 20 days after the award. The supplies are to be delivered to the US Army A Co 501st DSB 1st Bde 1AD in Hohenfels, Germany. The contract incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions and mandates compliance with various technical and quality requirements, including RC001 for source approval and RP001 for palletization. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling, with specific requirements for hazardous materials per FED-STD-313 and IP025, or commercial packaging per ASTM D3951 for non-hazardous items. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Key regulatory compliance includes the Buy American Act, the Berry Amendment, and DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. Invoicing and payment must be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Offerors are required to submit quotes via the DIBBS system, including necessary representations regarding domestic material and the prohibition of covered defense telecommunications equipment.
Defense Logistics Agency

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The contract calls for the design, fabrication, and installation of upgraded aggregate gates and discharge mechanisms specifically for ballast cars to enhance material flow and precision in control. The project aims to address inefficiencies in current discharge systems by implementing improved engineering solutions that ensure consistent and reliable operation under operational conditions. All work must meet technical specifications for durability, safety, and compatibility with existing railcar infrastructure. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under Metra’s Illinois operations, with a NAICS code of 333992 indicating it falls under Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2026, and responses are due by June 11, 2026. Performance of the work is expected to occur at locations tied to Metra’s rail network, though specific site details are not provided. There is no set-aside designation, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering engineered solutions for railcar material handling systems.

General Info

Design, fabricate, and install upgraded aggregate gates for Metra ballast cars to improve discharge precision and reliability.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of IFB NO. 195500A Rebid.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Ballast Car Refurbishment and Upgrade with AggreGate Discharge System

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AgencyIllinois → Metra
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Design, fabrication, and installation of upgraded aggregate gates and discharge mechanisms to improve material flow and control on ballast cars.

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NAICS: 541330
SLED
Mechanical Engineering Design Services
Solicitation # 214619
Metra is soliciting Letters of Interest and Qualifications for Mechanical Engineering Design Services under solicitation number 214619. The contract is established as a professional services agreement with a not-to-exceed total price of 12,500,000 dollars and a performance period of five years from the Notice to Proceed date. Work may be performed at Metra Headquarters in Chicago, various operating divisions, and throughout the service area encompassing Cook, DuPage, Will, Kane, McHenry, and Lake Counties. The project mandates a 25 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goal in accordance with 49 CFR Part 26. Interested consultants must submit their proposals through Metra's Procurement Portal by the deadline of September 25, 2026. Submissions must include a notarized affidavit and certification form addressing conflicts of interest, the Public Officer Prohibited Activities Act, and debarment status. Technical requirements for the consultant include providing a quality assurance and quality control approach that covers interdisciplinary coordination, Building Information Modeling clash detection, and electronic invoicing management. The selected consultant must adhere to the professional standard of care applicable in the State of Illinois and comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Illinois Wage Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Buy America requirements for contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars.
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