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The Federal Railroad Administration, under the Department of Transportation, is forecasting a project for the Fire Protection System Replacement. This acquisition focuses on procuring services to replace the existing electric fire pump system and various isolation underground valves located in and around the Pump House at TTC. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238220. Jennifer Wilsnack serves as the primary point of contact and Small Business Specialist for this requirement.

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FRA project to replace electric fire pump system and underground isolation valves.

Agency

Department of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

NAICS

238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

SBA

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PostedJun 10

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AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Transportation → Federal Railroad Administration

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Jennifer Wilsnack

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Jennifer Wilsnack

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The acquisition will procure services to replace the existing electric fire pump system and various isolation underground valves in and around the Pump House at TTC.

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