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6913G627RFI100Federal

Response Deadline10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Department of Transportation, through the Volpe National Transportation System Center, has issued a sources-sought Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation number 6913G627RFI100 for the manufacturing of approximately 1,000 dunnage bars modeled after the EVANS DF-1 loader crossbar. This effort is intended for market research and budgetary planning to determine the availability of capable business sources before a formal Request for Proposal is issued. The project requires a comprehensive manufacturing process including 3D scanning of sample parts, casting, machining, welding, and the assembly of 8-gauge steel Z-bars and oak wood components. Finished castings must be zinc plated or treated with commercial-grade black oxide. The dunnage bars must meet specific performance standards, including a uniformly distributed vertical load of 4,000 lbs, a concentrated center span load of 2,000 lbs, and a horizontal longitudinal restraint load of 4,000 lbs. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside. Interested vendors must submit a Statement of Capabilities not exceeding 10 pages in PDF format to Andrew Josephs by October 23, 2026. Submissions should detail technical strategies, production capacity, lead times, rough order of magnitude costs, and relevant certifications such as ISO 9001, AS9100, or NADCAP.

General Info

DOT seeks small business sources to manufacture 1,000 specialized dunnage bars.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr

NAICS

332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Cambridge, MA, 02142, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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RFI 6913G627RFI100 - Dunnage Bar Manufacturing

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedOct 16

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 23

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10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr

Office AddressCAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, USA

Contacts

Andrew J. Josephs

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Matthew Phelps

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