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Ballast Hopper Conveyor Car Manufacturing and Supply

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Response Deadline11/06/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract involves the manufacturing and supply of six Ballast Hopper Conveyor Cars for prime contractors working on MTA Long Island Rail Road projects. The scope of work includes the fabrication and assembly of the hopper cars, the integration of conveyor systems for ballast movement, and the use of industrial drive mechanisms and railway-grade steel in strict accordance with LIRR Specifications. The final deliverables consist of six fully operational units to be delivered to the MW Repair Shop located in St. Albans, New York. This procurement falls under NAICS code 336510, with a response deadline set for November 6, 2026.

General Info

Manufacture and supply six Ballast Hopper Conveyor Cars for MTA LIRR by 2026.

Agency

New York → MTA - Long Island Rail Road

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NY, USA

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 2139805.

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Purchase of Six (6) Ballast Hopper Conveyor Cars

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PostedOct 15

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Response DeadlineNov 6

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11/06/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyNew York → MTA - Long Island Rail Road

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Supplies six Ballast Hopper Conveyor Cars for prime contractors on MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) projects. Fabricates and assembles hopper cars, integrates conveyor systems for ballast movement, and utilizes railway-grade steel and industrial drive mechanisms per LIRR Specifications. Delivers six fully operational Ballast Hopper Conveyor Cars to the MW Repair Shop in St. Albans, NY.

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