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N0016426RGW20-PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS-PSC 2220- NAICS 336510

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N00164Federal

Submission Closed01/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Crane

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

IN, USA

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SBA

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2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 23

Sources Sought

Type ChangedOct 22

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

Deadline changedDec 18

Response deadline changed from Oct 27, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026.

Notice updatedDec 18

Set-aside changed from Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) to No Set aside used. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJan 2

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane

Contacts2 people available

OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane

Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

Contacts

Steven Junkins

Erin Kelley

Full Description

N0016426RGW20-PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS-PSC 2220- NAICS 336510

Amendment 0001 - The purpose of this amendment is to update the solicitation name to reflect the fiscal year in which it will be solicited. From N0016425RGW20 to N0016426RGW20.

Issue Date: 01 OCT 2025 – Closing Date: 27 OCT 2025 – 1400 Time Eastern

The Flatcar is a newly designed, specialized platform specifically engineered for transporting Active Inert Missiles. This new design is essential due to the unique requirements of these missiles. The current Flatcar fleet is scheduled to reach its end-of-life on July 1, 2031, necessitating the procurement of these new flatcars to ensure uninterrupted transportation capabilities.

The vendor will provide the new design and manufacturing services of the Flatcar with the provided System requirements documents and Statement of Work. These requirements capture the coordination references needed for the transportation and operation of the Flatcar and the vendor is required to be capable of meeting the Association of American Railroads (AAR) requirements. The Vendor will provide all facilities required for the development of the technical data package and the manufacture of the Flat Railcars.

NSWC-CR intends to award a contract on a 100% small business set aside basis. Delivery will be FOB Destination. The Contract is identified as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The Navy intends to solicit and negotiate this 5-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for a total small business set-aside In Accordance With FAR 19.502-2. The solicitation will be made available posted on https://www.sam.gov. All changes that occur to competitive actions prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://www.sam.gov. For within scope changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes or amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1- 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) in order to receive the controlled attachments. Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866- 606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Information about the JCP is located at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx.The controlled attachments will be posted at the same time the solicitation is posted.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to Steven Junkins, Code 0221, telephone 812-381-7148, e-mail steven.l.junkins2.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference the solicitation number N0016426RGW20 when responding to this notice.