DOTX2000 Locomotive Repairs
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The 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.
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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.