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This Government Contract opportunity from Illinois was posted on June 11, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Quality Testing and Materials Certification Services

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This contract involves providing independent testing and certification services for manufactured rail components, ensuring their metallurgical integrity, dimensional accuracy, and adherence to standards set by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) or the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). The scope focuses on quality assurance to guarantee that the components meet rigorous industry requirements critical for safe and reliable railroad operations. Issued by Metra in Illinois, the opportunity is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, which covers testing laboratories. The solicitation was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 15, 2026. Specific details about the location of performance, point of contact, and set-aside status are not provided. The contract emphasizes the importance of impartial evaluation and certification to support compliance and maintain high safety standards in the rail sector.

General Info

Provide independent testing and certification of rail components ensuring AAR/FRA compliance by July 15, 2026.

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Illinois → MetraView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of IFB No. 209662.

The full solicitation package (6 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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AgencyIllinois → Metra
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Independent testing and certification of manufactured rail components for metallurgical integrity, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with AAR or FRA standards.

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