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Railcar Structural Engineering & Design

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Response Deadline11/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Railcar Structural Engineering and Design supports NSWC Crane strategic weapons transport projects through the provision of detailed engineering design and structural analysis for flat railcars. The scope of work requires the development of designs that strictly adhere to AAR-M1001 Section C, Part II, Drawing 5681514, and Drawing WS20972, with a specific technical requirement to calculate G-load and strike-down performance of 355 kips. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive approved design packages, detailed engineering drawings, and a final Bill of Materials. This effort falls under NAICS code 541330 and is managed under the Department of Defense for the NSWC Crane agency.

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Railcar structural engineering and design for NSWC Crane weapons transport projects.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Crane

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

IN, USA

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This scope was carved out of N0016426RGW20.

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N0016426RGW20-PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS-PSC 2220- NAICS 336510

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PostedOct 26

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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11/25/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane

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Performs detailed engineering design and structural analysis for flat railcars for prime contractors on NSWC Crane strategic weapons transport projects. Develops designs compliant with AAR-M1001 Section C, Part II, Drawing 5681514, and Drawing WS20972, calculating G-load and strike-down performance of 355 kips. Delivers approved design packages, engineering drawings, and a final Bill of Materials.

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