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This Government Contract opportunity from Texas was posted on May 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Contingency & Emergency Response Support

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NAICS: 488210
Federal
DOTX2000 Locomotive RepairsThe Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Progress Rail, LLC for the repair and restoration of the DOTX2000 locomotive to full operational capacity. The DOTX2000, owned by FRA and operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad, is critical for collecting real-world data on rail safety technologies. Progress Rail, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and a Caterpillar company, holds exclusive rights to proprietary engineering drawings, technical specifications, and specialized software essential for the locomotive’s safe and compliant repair. Due to this exclusivity and the technical complexity involved, the FRA determined that only Progress Rail has the necessary certified technicians and genuine OEM components, ensuring the locomotive's original design integrity and safety standards are maintained without introducing technical risks. This contract is being pursued under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole-source award to a single responsible source, and no competitive solicitation will be issued. The period of performance is twelve months from the award date, with a deadline for submitting capability statements by interested parties set at 15 calendar days following the notice posting. Although this is not a request for competitive proposals, parties may demonstrate their qualifications for the work without disrupting program continuity or duplicating costs. The point of contact for this action is Akwasi Kankam, Contract Specialist at the FRA. The notice makes clear that it does not obligate the government to award a contract or pay for any information submitted in response.
693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

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The contract seeks to engage a subcontractor to provide contingency and emergency response support specifically focused on transportation-related mechanical failures during transit. Key services include the rapid deployment of replacement trailers, towing services, and coordinating alternate routing to ensure minimal disruption. The objective is to maintain continuous transportation flow by addressing unexpected breakdowns quickly and efficiently. Issued by Tarleton State University in Texas, the solicitation is identified under NAICS code 488210, which pertains to support activities for transportation. The response deadline for proposals is June 16, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026. Though certain location details and points of contact are not specified, the contract emphasizes a swift and effective solution for transportation emergencies, underscoring the importance of readiness and operational continuity.

General Info

Engage subcontractor for emergency transport support: trailer replacement, towing, rerouting; proposals due June 16, 2026.

Agency

Texas → Tarleton State University

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

TX, US

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AgencyTexas → Tarleton State University
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Texas → Tarleton State University
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Provide emergency response and backup transportation services in the event of mechanical failure during transit, including rapid deployment of replacement trailers, towing, and alternate routing coordination.