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Ballast Car Mechanical Refurbishment

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Submission Closed06/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 336510

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Supply of Roller Unit, Rail Type (NSN 3990-01-512-8121)

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Solicitation # W912CH-26-B-0006

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Battery-Powered Railcar Mover Supply

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11 months ago

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AI Contract Overview

The contract titled Ballast Car Mechanical Refurbishment requires the complete inspection, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of mechanical systems across ten 2500 Series Ballast Cars, covering critical components such as trucks, couplers, draft systems, and braking mechanisms. All work must be performed to ensure full functionality, safety compliance, and operational readiness of the railcars, with attention to detailed engineering standards and durability under heavy freight use. The project involves systematic evaluation of wear and damage, replacement of degraded parts, and verified reassembly to meet performance benchmarks. This subcontract opportunity, posted by Metra under NAICS code 336510, is open for responses until June 11, 2026, with no set-aside designation specified. Performance is expected to take place within Illinois, though the precise location is not detailed. Interested parties must submit proposals through the designated BonfireHub portal by the stated deadline, and all work must align with industry best practices for rail vehicle maintenance and repair. The contract does not include specific funding details or payment terms, and no point of contact is listed in the posted data.

General Info

Refurbish ten 2500 Series Ballast Cars’ mechanical systems to safety and performance standards in Illinois by June 2026.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock 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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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMay 20

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Response DeadlineJun 11

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Submission Closed

06/11/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyIllinois → Metra

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Full Description

Complete inspection, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of mechanical systems on ten 2500 Series Ballast Cars, including trucks, couplers, draft systems, and braking components.