Rail Industry Partnership & Field Validation Support

The contract seeks collaboration with rail industry stakeholders to validate technical solutions and conduct field testing on battery energy storage system equipped rail vehicles, aiming to advance the adoption of clean energy technologies in rail transportation. This subcontract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside program, ensuring that eligible small firms have the opportunity to participate in this initiative. The work is classified under NAICS code 488210, which pertains to support activities for rail transportation, and the project is managed by the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center under the U.S. Department of Transportation. The effort is focused on real-world performance validation, requiring close coordination with rail operators, equipment manufacturers, and technology providers to ensure solutions meet operational needs and regulatory standards. Responses must be submitted by May 29, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with no solicitation number assigned, indicating the opportunity is being posted through an alternative federal acquisition channel. While specific performance location details are not provided, the field testing will likely occur across multiple rail networks where BESS-equipped vehicles are deployed. The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize rail infrastructure with sustainable energy systems, and participation requires proven experience in rail systems, energy storage applications, and stakeholder engagement in transportation innovation. No point of contact information is listed in the data, requiring interested parties to reference the official SAM.gov posting for submission guidelines and additional details.