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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Transportation was posted on April 29, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Rail Industry Partnership & Field Validation Support

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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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The contract involves partnering with rail industry stakeholders to validate technical solutions and support field testing of rail vehicles equipped with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This effort aims to ensure that advanced energy technologies are effectively integrated and operationally validated within the rail sector, enhancing efficiency and sustainability. The collaboration will focus on practical application and real-world testing to address technical challenges and verify performance. This subcontract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, targeting small businesses specializing in rail transportation support services. The contract is issued by the Department of Transportation’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, under NAICS code 488210. The solicitation was posted on April 29, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, and the place of performance details are unspecified. The initiative reflects ongoing federal support for innovative transportation technologies through public-private partnerships.

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Partner with rail stakeholders to validate Battery Energy Storage Systems via field testing; small business set-aside.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr

NAICS

488210 - Support Activities for Rail TransportationView NAICS

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AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 6913G6 Volpe National Transportation System Cntr
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Provide collaboration with rail industry stakeholders to validate technical solutions and support field testing on BESS-equipped rail vehicles.