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This Justification (J&A) opportunity from Department Of Transportation was posted on July 13, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Mobile Railcar Inspection Portal (m-RIP) system

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FR26RDI20000000044Federal

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The Federal Railroad Administration under the Department of Transportation is seeking solutions for the Mobile Railcar Inspection Portal system, identified by solicitation number FR26RDI20000000044. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 488210, which pertains to support activities for rail transportation, and the opportunity is posted with a planned date of July 13, 2026. The contract will be managed out of the agency’s office in Washington, DC, with performance expected to take place in Jacksonville, Florida, at zip code 32256. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Akwasi Kankam, reachable via email at [email hidden]. This solicitation is categorized as a justification, indicating it may pertain to a non-competitive or sole-source acquisition rationale, though no set-aside type or description is provided. Interested parties can access further details through the provided SAM.gov workspace link.

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FRA seeks mobile railcar inspection solution in Jacksonville, FL, via sole-source justification, contact Akwasi Kankam.

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail Transportation

Place of Performance

Jacksonville, FL, 32256, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

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