Sole Source: IFB:WABTEC Freight Components

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is planning to award a sole-source contract to Wabtec for the supply of specific freight components essential for their operations. Wabtec, as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), does not have authorized distributors for these replacement parts, which include the aluminum emergency portion, service portion, retaining valve, and various gaskets. The contract aims to ensure the LIRR maintains access to these critical components directly from Wabtec, with the incumbent supplier being Wabtec itself. Interested firms are invited to demonstrate their capability to supply these parts by providing relevant information to the LIRR through the designated procurement portal, which is the only platform for response submissions. The solicitation, identified as IFB# 475195, is posted on the MTA’s procurement portal and is open until July 5, 2024. The contract will be executed in Queens, New York, specifically at Saint Albans. The project is valued between $500,000 and $1.5 million, with the procurement classified under NAICS code 812990. The primary contact for inquiries is Arlen Turnier, reachable via email or phone. This procurement is designated as a sole-source award due to Wabtec’s exclusive rights to supply these components, and any questions regarding the exemption from advertising should be directed to the listed contact.