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DOTX2000 Locomotive Repairs
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The Federal Railroad Administration plans to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Progress Rail, LLC for the repair and replacement of components on the DOTX2000 locomotive, owned by the FRA and operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad. This locomotive is critical for collecting real-world data on emerging rail safety technologies. Progress Rail, as the original equipment manufacturer of the EMD product line, holds exclusive access to proprietary engineering designs, technical specifications, and proprietary control systems like EM2000™ and FIRE™, making it the only entity capable of performing authorized repairs that maintain the locomotive’s original safety certifications and operational integrity. Non-OEM vendors cannot replicate the required diagnostic protocols or component tolerances, posing unacceptable technical risks. The contract authority is grounded in FAR 6.302-1 and applicable federal statutes, and no competitive solicitation is being issued. The performance period is limited to twelve months from the award date, with repairs to be conducted in Hudson, Indiana. Interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the work without disrupting program continuity or incurring duplication of cost, but only if they can prove equivalent access to the proprietary systems and certification standards. All responses must be submitted electronically no later than June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time; oral communications are prohibited. The notice does not obligate the government to award a contract, nor does it constitute a solicitation. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Akwasi Kankam, Contract Specialist at the Federal Railroad Administration, reachable via email at akwasi.kankam@dot.gov. The NAICS code for this action is 488210, and the award will be made under no set-aside provisions.
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Hudson, IN, 46747, USASet-Aside
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THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Progress Rail, LLC to perform all tasks in accordance with Progress Rail, LLC repair/replacement plans for similar locomotives to return the DOTX2000 to its full operational capacity. FRA’s authority for this work is established under 49 USC §20108(a) and 49 CFR §§1.88(b) and 1.89(f).
The DOTX2000 Locomotive is owned by FRA and operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad. This locomotive allows FRA to collect real-world data on new technologies developed that improve rail safety.
Progress Rail LLC, a Caterpillar company, is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the EMD (Electro-Motive Diesel) product line, which includes the DOTX2000 locomotive. As the OEM, Progress Rail maintains exclusive ownership and control over the proprietary engineering drawings, technical specifications, and specialized software code (such as the EM2000™ or FIRE™ control systems) essential for the safe and reliable repair of this specific asset.
Only Progress Rail has the unique ability to provide genuine OEM components and certified technicians who possess the comprehensive system-level knowledge required to ensure the locomotive remains compliant with its original design and safety certifications. Attempting to use a non-OEM source would introduce significant technical risk, as third-party vendors lack access to the restricted diagnostic protocols and critical tolerances necessary for a locomotive of this complexity.
AUTHORITY
This sole source action is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302‑1, implemented by 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source.” No solicitation or request for quote is available.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance of the contract is 12 months from date of award.
RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the DOTX2000 locomotive repairs without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity. Capability statements must be received no later than 15 calendar days from the date of posting, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Oral communication will not be accepted.
POINT OF CONTACT (POC)
Akwasi Kankam
Contract Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration
Email: akwasi.kankam@dot.gov
DISCLAIMER
This Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information provided in response. No solicitation document exists.
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