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This Solicitation opportunity from New York was posted on June 25, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

RFEI # 553768 - Replacement or Upgrade to Existing RS 485 Based Passenger Communication System

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RFEI # 553768State & Local

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The MTA Long Island Rail Road is issuing Request for Expression of Interest RFEI 553768 to identify qualified firms with expertise in railcar communication design and retrofit. The agency is seeking industry feedback on the feasibility, cost, and scheduling involved in replacing or upgrading the existing RS 485 based passenger communication systems currently used on diesel locomotives and diesel hauled coaches. Specifically, the project focuses on the DE/DM-30 AC and C-3 Locomotives, which utilize a system originally developed by Telephonics and later retrofitted in 2016. LIRR will evaluate responses based on the ease of installation, the ability to minimize new cable routing, and the capacity for the new system to interface with existing hardware to maintain fleet interoperability. Interested vendors must identify potential risks and assumptions to help refine engineering estimates. This RFEI is for information gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Responses are due by July 16, 2026.

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LIRR seeks firms for railcar communication system design and retrofit feasibility feedback.

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AgencyNew York → MTA Long Island Rail Road
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Nicole CostaProcurement Representative

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MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is seeking experienced firms capable of providing the service / products noted in this RFEI.  Prior to issuing a formal solicitation, LIRR seeks written expressions of interest from qualified vendors with demonstrated railcar communication design and retrofit experience. The intent is to gather industry feedback regarding the feasibility, integration impacts, and cost/schedule considerations associated with replacing or upgrading the existing RS 485 based passenger communication system on LIRR’s passenger service diesel locomotives and diesel hauled coaches. The LIRR will evaluate respondents’ proposals on feasibility, ease of installation, minimizing new in car cable routing.  Respondents should also identify any assumptions, risks, or information required from LIRR to further refine engineering and cost estimates.  The Ideal proposal would interface with the existing communication system, allowing LIRR to maintain interoperability across its fleet and eliminate the need to segregate existing fleet communication systems during retrofit replacement with new style communication system. The DE/DM-30 AC and C-3 Locomotives were delivered in 1998 with a communication system, developed by Telephonics. This system was retrofitted in 2016 by Telephonics. The retrofit replaced the ASI system Rail Based Transponders to GPS based location for ASI.  LIRR does not intend to award a purchase on the basis of this RFEI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited.  Responses to this advertisement will be treated as information only and shall not be used as proposals.  LIRR, in its sole discretion, reserves the right, without liability, to modify and/or withdraw this RFEI at any time without explanation, and/or to modify or waive any requirements contained in the RFEI.

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