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This Solicitation opportunity from Virginia was posted on November 6, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

SNOWMELTER SYSTEMS FOR RAIL SWITCH POINTS

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WMATA-0000008664State & Local

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NAICS: 336510
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Refurbished and Used Boxcars
Solicitation # RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, is conducting market research via Request for Information RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001 to determine the availability of up to 500 refurbished or used 50-foot standard railway boxcars. These vehicles are required to safely transport ammunition and explosives in accordance with strict military safety regulations. Technical specifications require boxcars to have wood floors, wood-lined steel walls, a minimum load capacity of 70 tons, and a gross rail load not exceeding 263,000 pounds. Equipment must adhere to Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards, specifically mechanical designation XM and car type B314 or equal. Refurbished units must have a minimum remaining life of 30 years, while used units must have all major systems functional, including doors that operate without mechanical assistance. The government has established detailed requirements for painting and stenciling, specifying a urethane-compatible system with a yellow carbody, black underframe and trucks, and red stenciling for the United States Army. Quality assurance is paramount, with requirements for a formal Quality Assurance Plan for refurbished cars and rigorous testing of air brake systems and side bearing clearances. While this RFI is for planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment, interested respondents must submit a Statement of Capabilities, including their UEI and CAGE codes and business size under NAICS 336510. The deadline for electronic submissions to the primary points of contact, Patricia Barnett and Matthew Phelps, is November 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is seeking proposals for the procurement of snowmelter systems designed for rail switch points. This solicitation, identified by number WMATA-0000008664, is managed by the agency's Virginia-based organization to ensure the operational reliability of rail infrastructure during winter weather conditions. Interested parties were required to submit their responses by the deadline of March 28, 2022. Further details regarding the bidding process and submission requirements are hosted on the official WMATA supplier portal.

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WMATA seeks proposals for rail switch point snowmelter systems, due March 28, 2022.

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AgencyVirginia → Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
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SNOWMELTER SYSTEMS FOR RAIL SWITCH POINTS

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