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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Orbital Launch Services – Small Payload Delivery

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NAICS: 488210
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DOTX2000 Locomotive RepairsThe 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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This contract focuses on providing comprehensive commercial launch services for small satellite or target payload deliveries into low Earth orbit (LEO) or suborbital trajectories. The services cover the entire launch process, including vehicle integration, coordination with launch ranges, telemetry support, and mission assurance to ensure successful deployment. The contract is offered as a subcontract through the Department of Defense, specifically connected to the FA8818 office, with performance set to take place in Albuquerque. Key details include a solicitation posting date of May 1, 2026, and a response deadline on May 8, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 488210, which pertains to support activities for transportation. Although there is no specified set-aside type, this opportunity is positioned to support small payload deliveries with a full suite of launch-related services, aimed at meeting the needs of commercial and defense customers operating in the space sector.

General Info

Commercial launch services for small satellite deliveries to LEO, subcontract via DoD, Albuquerque.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8818 Assrd Acs To Spc Ssc/aak-kt

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

Place of Performance

Albuquerque, NM, USA

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NONE

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8818 Assrd Acs To Spc Ssc/aak-kt
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Department Of Defense → FA8818 Assrd Acs To Spc Ssc/aak-kt
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Provide end-to-end commercial launch services for small satellite or target payloads into LEO or suborbital trajectories, including vehicle integration, range coordination, telemetry, and mission assurance.