Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, September 30 at 2:00 PM EDT

Register Free →

Precision Machined Components Fabrication

Active
State & Local

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

Show more

This subcontract for Metra rail car projects involves the fabrication and supply of precision machined components using A.I.S.I. 1015 steel and UHMW-PE. The contractor must adhere to specification M-13-010 and Drawing M-1886, ensuring components are case hardened to 40-50 Hs and 28-36 HRC. Due to the technical requirements, the provider must possess precision CNC machining and heat-treatment facilities to deliver completed machined assemblies. The contract requires strict compliance with Buy America, FTA, and IDOT regulations. Under NAICS code 332710, the opportunity was posted on September 14, 2026, with a response deadline of September 30, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for precision machined Metra rail car components following Buy America and IDOT.

Agency

Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

332710 - Machine ShopsView NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 211984A.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

View the prime solicitation

DIAPHRAGM MOUNTING FRAME AND BUFFER ASSEMBLY

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

No contract breakdown available.

Cannot generate Contract Breakdown because no documents were found from this contract's source.

Timeline

Posted

subcontract

Response Deadline

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

Ready to pursue this opportunity?

Start your free trial to track this contract, build proposals with AI assistance, and manage your pipeline.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more
AgencyIllinois → Metra
ContactsNo contacts available
OfficeN/A
Organization / Agency
Illinois → Metra
View Agency Profile
Office AddressN/A
ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Show more
Fabricates and supplies precision machined parts for prime contractors on Metra rail car projects. Machines A.I.S.I. 1015 steel and UHMW-PE to specific tolerances per specification M-13-010 and Drawing M-1886, including case hardening of components to 40-50 Hs and 28-36 HRC. Requires precision CNC machining and heat-treatment facilities. Must comply with Buy America, FTA, and IDOT requirements. Delivers completed machined assemblies.

Similar Contracts

Same NAICS industry code

More opportunities from Illinois → Metra

Same awarding agency

NAICS: 336510
New
SLED
DIAPHRAGM MOUNTING FRAME AND BUFFER ASSEMBLY
Solicitation # 211984A
Invitation for Bids No. 211984A is a procurement issued by Metra for the supply of Diaphragm Mounting Frame and Buffer Assembly components for Amerail, NS Gallery, and Highliner cars. The contract is established for a five-year period with a maximum value of 3,000,000.00 dollars and is supported by FTA funding. The scope of work includes the delivery of an estimated 180 total car sets, consisting of buffer side stem assemblies, mounting frames, and bottom face plates, along with required CWI inspections. Bidders must provide the first car set for evaluation before shipping remaining components. All welding and tolerance requirements must adhere to Specification M-13-010 and applicable AWS standards, with mandatory inspection by a Certified Welding Inspector. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder on a lot basis within 90 days of the bid opening. Bids are due by September 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. LPT via Metra's procurement portal. To be considered responsive, bidders must bid all items, sign the contract signature page, and submit all required affidavits and certifications, including the Buy America Certificate and the Corrupt Practices Act Affidavit. While no specific DBE goal has been set, participation is encouraged. Pricing is generally firm, though bidders may quote escalated percentages for years two through five with supporting documentation. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, and the vendor is required to provide a detailed inspection report with each shipment.
Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

POSTED

7 days ago

DEADLINE

in 9 days
View Details
NAICS: 488210
SLED
Electric Flash-Butt Welding Services
Solicitation # 211827
The Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation, doing business as Metra, is soliciting bids under IFB No. 211827 for electric flash-butt welding services. This three-year contract, with a not-to-exceed value of 1,050,000.00 USD, requires a qualified contractor to provide as-needed welding services, including roller line, crop and weld, turnout, and repair welding, across the six-county Chicagoland area. The scope covers both mainline and yard tracks, specifically involving 115RE and 136RE carbon, intermediate, and head-hardened 80-foot blank ends. All work must adhere to the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering Volume 1, Chapter 4 Part 3, and include magnetic particle and visual inspections per weld. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price, including base and option requirements. Bids are due by October 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. LPT via Metra's procurement portal. Mandatory submission documents include a signed contract signature page, notarized non-collusion affidavits, certifications regarding debarment, suspension, and lobbying, and a drug-free workplace certification. Key contractual terms include a minimum two-year warranty against defects, F.O.B. Destination shipping, and compliance with Davis-Bacon labor standards for construction exceeding 2,000.00 USD. No bid, performance, or payment bonds are required for this solicitation.
Support Activities for Rail Transportation

POSTED

10 days ago

DEADLINE

in 22 days
View Details

Ready to Pursue This Opportunity?

Get AI-powered intelligence on this solicitation and the ones like it

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS