Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing encompasses the production, design, and engineering of locomotives, railcars, and specialized railroad maintenance equipment. This category includes the manufacturing of various types of railway vehicles such as freight cars, passenger cars, locomotives, subway and elevated cars, and railroad maintenance vehicles like tie exchangers, spike pullers, and ballast regulators. Manufacturers in this category produce both complete railway vehicles and specialized components used in railway infrastructure maintenance and construction.

Federal contract awards under this NAICS code typically range from $20,000 to $5,850,000, with most contracts focusing on specialized railroad equipment procurement for military and federal agencies. The Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Army, Department of Transportation, and Department of the Interior are the most frequent awarding agencies. Common set-aside types include Total Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business designations. Frequently awarded entities include companies like Menard Industries LLC, Ebenezer Railcar Services, Inc., Knoxville Locomotive Works, and Specsys Inc. Contract performance locations are predominantly at military ammunition plants, naval facilities, and transportation infrastructure sites across the United States, with delivery destinations including Fort Drum, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, and various military bases.

Recent federal contract opportunities demonstrate a focus on acquiring specialized railroad maintenance equipment and components. Solicitations include requests for railroad utility tampers, locomotive engines, Hy-Rail trucks, ballast regulators, and various railroad repair parts. The Department of Transportation's Volpe Center has posted a significant multi-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support Department of Defense railway rolling stock modernization and sustainment programs. These opportunities span manufacturing new equipment, refurbishing existing rolling stock, and providing inspection and maintenance services across approximately 45 military facilities in the continental United States, Hawaii, and Alaska.