NAICS code 48821 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation) encompasses specialized services related to railroad infrastructure maintenance, rail car movement, switching, and inspection. These services primarily support the operational needs of rail systems, including track rehabilitation, signal maintenance, roadbed upkeep, and transportation logistics. The category covers technical services that ensure the safe and efficient functioning of rail transportation infrastructure across various government and commercial contexts. Recent awards under this NAICS code demonstrate a range of contract values and scopes, predominantly issued by military branches such as the Army and Air Force. Contracts typically range from small-scale maintenance projects valued around $8,500 to more comprehensive rail services potentially extending to $34 million. Geographical performance locations include domestic military installations like Letterkenny Army Depot and Yokota Air Base, with some international contracts in Japan. Many solicitations are set aside for small businesses, particularly women-owned and service-disabled veteran-owned enterprises, indicating a focus on supporting diverse contractors. Federal contract opportunities in this category reveal a diverse set of requirements across military installations and research facilities. Current opportunities include railroad car movement and switching services at Army munitions centers, track maintenance and electrical system inspections at Air Force bases, and specialized rail cart maintenance for agricultural research stations. Performance requirements consistently emphasize technical precision, compliance with safety regulations, and the ability to respond to both routine maintenance and emergency repair scenarios. Contractors must typically demonstrate specialized certifications, equipment capabilities, and experience in railroad-related services.
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Last Date To Order (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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SPE50013A0058 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $46.4k | 3/1/13 | 3/6/16 | 5/27/14 | |
19CH5919A8009 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $0 | 12/9/18 | 12/31/20 | 12/3/18 | |
W9124M11D0001 | Curdco, LLC | $5.3m | 10/4/10 | 9/30/15 | 9/30/15 | |
W9124823D0002 | Alltrack, Inc. | $15.0m | 6/12/23 | 6/11/28 | 5/17/24 | |
HTC71118DR007 | Central Gulf Railcar Services, LLC | $6.0m | 11/7/17 | 9/30/22 | 5/24/22 |
Name | Description | Awardee | Potential Value (Click to sort descending) | Award Date (Click to sort descending) | Completion Date (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort descending) |
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Purchase Order W912ES21P0013 | Bnsf Railway Company | $131.2k | 1/5/21 | 1/15/21 | 1/7/21 | |
Purchase Order SYE70013M0649 | Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees | $4.5k | 7/29/13 | 7/29/13 | 7/29/13 | |
Purchase Order N3904023P0122 | Dixie Rail Car Services LLC | $56.6k | 5/1/23 | 7/31/24 | 5/30/24 | |
Definitive Contract DAAH1799C0010 | Franklin County General Authority | $0 | 5/26/99 | 6/2/03 | 6/23/04 | |
Purchase Order DTFH6105P00057 | Partnership For The National Trails System Inc. | $10.0k | 2/8/05 | 6/30/05 | 2/8/05 |
Name | Description | Solicitation Number | Federal Agency | Type | Posted Date (Click to sort descending) |
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FY25 Sidetrack Roadbed Maintenance at Yokota Air Base | FA520924P0126 | Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces | Award Notice 2/2 | 9/30/24, 2:57 AM | |
Box Car Relocation, Ft. McCoy, WI | W911SA-20-Q-3101 | Department of the Army Materiel Command Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort McCoy | Solicitation 1/2 | 5/27/20, 2:58 PM | |
FY22 Sidetrack Roadbed Maintenance at Tsurumi Fuel Terminal | FA520922Q0018 | Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces | Solicitation 1/2 | 2/3/22, 3:07 AM | |
Ballast Regulator and Tamper | W912GY-23-Q-0018 | Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal | Solicitation 2/4 | 12/21/23, 3:26 PM | |
Repair Railcar Safety Inspection (LCS) | W91QVN-24-R-0058 | Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command | Solicitation 1/1 | 4/29/24, 8:35 PM |
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