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Rail Equipment Industry Engagement and Requirements Analysis

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Response Deadline09/28/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Rail Equipment Industry Engagement and Requirements Analysis is an 8(a) sole source subcontract under the Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center. The primary objective is to conduct industry outreach and technical interviews with prime contractors to gather critical data on manufacturer capabilities and current rail equipment glazing standards. This effort ensures that performance requirements are updated to align with Federal Railroad Administration safety regulations. The project will culminate in the delivery of an industry engagement summary and an updated performance requirements report. Based in Hinsdale, Illinois, the contract falls under NAICS code 541611. The solicitation was posted on September 21, 2026, with a response deadline of September 28, 2026.

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DOT 8(a) subcontract for rail equipment glazing standards and industry requirements analysis.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System CntrView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Hinsdale, IL, 60521, USA

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8A

Documents

This scope was carved out of 6913G626Q300057.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Evaluation and Standardization of Retention Capacity of Rail Equipment Glazing Systems

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineSep 28

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr

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Conducts industry outreach and technical interviews for prime contractors on U.S. DOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center projects. Gathers data on current rail equipment glazing standards and manufacturer capabilities to update performance requirements in accordance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety regulations. Delivers an updated performance requirements report and industry engagement summary.

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