DoD Railway Rolling Stock Support
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- Rail-IDIQ-2024
- Agency
- Immediate Office of the Secretary of Transportation Department of Transportation
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336510 Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2220 Rail Cars
- Place of performance
- Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Points of contact
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- Matthew Phelps matthew.phelps@dot.gov (617) 494-2612
- Patricia Barnett patricia.barnett@dot.gov (617) 494-2976
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is preparing to issue a multi-year, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support the Department of Defense's railway rolling stock modernization and sustainment programs. The procurement will cover manufacturing, refurbishment, and maintenance of locomotives, rail car spotters, and freight rail cars across approximately 45 military facilities in the continental United States, Hawaii, and Alaska. Key contract requirements include providing engineering, technical, acquisition, and program management support to ensure safe operation of DoD rolling stock, with a focus on meeting DOT, DoD, and industry safety and operational regulations. Interested contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in railway vehicle planning, testing, inspection, design, engineering, and in-field maintenance. The Sources Sought notice indicates an Industry Day will be held on December 3, 2024, with initial capability statements due by December 16, 2024, at 5 PM ET, and the full solicitation anticipated to be released in early 2025.
The contract will have a five-year ordering period, with task orders primarily structured as firm-fixed-price, supplemented by time and material options as needed. While no specific set-aside designation is currently noted, the opportunity appears open to businesses of all sizes, with primary NAICS codes of 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing) and 488210 (Support Activities for Rail Transportation). The scope includes supporting annual manufacturing of 3-5 locomotives and 35-70 freight cars through September 2030, with sustainment support for 101 locomotives and 642 railcars across military installations. Contractors will need appropriate USDOT/FRA, DoD, and industry certifications to support Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps facilities. Equipment will range from vintage 1950s to 2024 rolling stock, including GenSet locomotives, various freight cars, and railcar spotters, indicating a complex and comprehensive modernization effort.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
Amendment 04: Providing the link to the GSA RFI.
Due to delayed posting, the link to the GSA RFI was not provided by the Sources Sought close date. This RFI applies only to GSA contract holders and can be found at the following: https://feedback.gsa.gov/jfe/form/SV_0x0vMMDGCLahI8u
Amendment 03: Adding Industry Day files.
- Adding attendance list and two slide decks to files.
- A recording of the Teams Live briefing is accessible via the original DOTCMP link used to join the call.
- Notes from Zoom Q&A Sessions to be posted on another amendment.
Amendment 02: Adding Industry Day information.
INDUSTRY DAY
A virtual Industry Day event will be held in connection with this procurement. All interested vendors are encouraged to attend. The event will be held via Teams/Zoom, on December 3, 2024, beginning at 12:00PM Eastern Time. A briefing will be held, followed by Q&A Sessions. Additional details are on the attached flyer and the link below.
You must register for the event to receive the Teams/Zoom links. Please register here: https://dotcmp.com/event/volpe2024industryday
Amendment 01: Updated response date to 12/16/2024.
The Volpe Center supports multiple DoD rail modernization and sustainment programs, providing engineering, technical, acquisition, and program management support to DoD as required. As the DoD modernizes its fleet, legacy rolling stock may need to be retired as vehicles reach their end of life and are replaced with vehicles with emerging technology, such as to meet emission, safety, or regulatory requirements. In other cases, refurbishment of vehicles may be a cost effective alternative to meet these requirements. To ensure the safe operation of DoD rolling stock, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of legacy and new vehicles is required by industry certified and Federal Government approved personnel. The DoD have rail operations in approximately 45 military facilities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. Each facility has rolling stock to meet their mission requirements, with quantity and types unique to their mission. The Volpe Center is preparing to support the DoD over the next 5 years as it modernizes and improves its sustainment operations.
The Volpe Center intends to solicit a multi-year, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a five-year ordering period and primarily firm-fixed-price type task orders, with time and material and other type task orders as needed. This work will include, but is not limited to, manufacturing or refurbishment of locomotives, rail car spotters, and freight rail cars (boxcars, flat cars, and other types) and the in-the-field inspection/repair/maintenance of new and existing rolling stock to be compliant with DOT, DoD, and industry safety and operational regulation/requirements.
The Classificiation section above does not reflect the full list of PSC and NAICS codes. Full details are on the attached "Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ" PDF.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 03: Adding Industry Day files.
- Adding attendance list and two slide decks to files.
- A recording of the Teams Live briefing is accessible via the original DOTCMP link used to join the call.
- Notes from Zoom Q&A Sessions to be posted on another amendment.
Amendment 02: Adding Industry Day information.
INDUSTRY DAY
A virtual Industry Day event will be held in connection with this procurement. All interested vendors are encouraged to attend. The event will be held via Teams/Zoom, on December 3, 2024, beginning at 12:00PM Eastern Time. A briefing will be held, followed by Q&A Sessions. Additional details are on the attached flyer and the link below.
You must register for the event to receive the Teams/Zoom links. Please register here: https://dotcmp.com/event/volpe2024industryday
Amendment 01: Updated response date to 12/16/2024.
The Volpe Center supports multiple DoD rail modernization and sustainment programs, providing engineering, technical, acquisition, and program management support to DoD as required. As the DoD modernizes its fleet, legacy rolling stock may need to be retired as vehicles reach their end of life and are replaced with vehicles with emerging technology, such as to meet emission, safety, or regulatory requirements. In other cases, refurbishment of vehicles may be a cost effective alternative to meet these requirements. To ensure the safe operation of DoD rolling stock, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of legacy and new vehicles is required by industry certified and Federal Government approved personnel. The DoD have rail operations in approximately 45 military facilities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. Each facility has rolling stock to meet their mission requirements, with quantity and types unique to their mission. The Volpe Center is preparing to support the DoD over the next 5 years as it modernizes and improves its sustainment operations.
The Volpe Center intends to solicit a multi-year, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a five-year ordering period and primarily firm-fixed-price type task orders, with time and material and other type task orders as needed. This work will include, but is not limited to, manufacturing or refurbishment of locomotives, rail car spotters, and freight rail cars (boxcars, flat cars, and other types) and the in-the-field inspection/repair/maintenance of new and existing rolling stock to be compliant with DOT, DoD, and industry safety and operational regulation/requirements.
The Classificiation section above does not reflect the full list of PSC and NAICS codes. Full details are on the attached "Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ" PDF.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 02: Adding Industry Day information.
INDUSTRY DAY
A virtual Industry Day event will be held in connection with this procurement. All interested vendors are encouraged to attend. The event will be held via Teams/Zoom, on December 3, 2024, beginning at 12:00PM Eastern Time. A briefing will be held, followed by Q&A Sessions. Additional details are on the attached flyer and the link below.
You must register for the event to receive the Teams/Zoom links. Please register here: https://dotcmp.com/event/volpe2024industryday
Amendment 01: Updated response date to 12/16/2024.
The Volpe Center supports multiple DoD rail modernization and sustainment programs, providing engineering, technical, acquisition, and program management support to DoD as required. As the DoD modernizes its fleet, legacy rolling stock may need to be retired as vehicles reach their end of life and are replaced with vehicles with emerging technology, such as to meet emission, safety, or regulatory requirements. In other cases, refurbishment of vehicles may be a cost effective alternative to meet these requirements. To ensure the safe operation of DoD rolling stock, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of legacy and new vehicles is required by industry certified and Federal Government approved personnel. The DoD have rail operations in approximately 45 military facilities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. Each facility has rolling stock to meet their mission requirements, with quantity and types unique to their mission. The Volpe Center is preparing to support the DoD over the next 5 years as it modernizes and improves its sustainment operations.
The Volpe Center intends to solicit a multi-year, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a five-year ordering period and primarily firm-fixed-price type task orders, with time and material and other type task orders as needed. This work will include, but is not limited to, manufacturing or refurbishment of locomotives, rail car spotters, and freight rail cars (boxcars, flat cars, and other types) and the in-the-field inspection/repair/maintenance of new and existing rolling stock to be compliant with DOT, DoD, and industry safety and operational regulation/requirements.
The Classificiation section above does not reflect the full list of PSC and NAICS codes. Full details are on the attached "Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ" PDF.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 01: Updated response date to 12/16/2024.
The Volpe Center supports multiple DoD rail modernization and sustainment programs, providing engineering, technical, acquisition, and program management support to DoD as required. As the DoD modernizes its fleet, legacy rolling stock may need to be retired as vehicles reach their end of life and are replaced with vehicles with emerging technology, such as to meet emission, safety, or regulatory requirements. In other cases, refurbishment of vehicles may be a cost effective alternative to meet these requirements. To ensure the safe operation of DoD rolling stock, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of legacy and new vehicles is required by industry certified and Federal Government approved personnel. The DoD have rail operations in approximately 45 military facilities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. Each facility has rolling stock to meet their mission requirements, with quantity and types unique to their mission. The Volpe Center is preparing to support the DoD over the next 5 years as it modernizes and improves its sustainment operations.
The Volpe Center intends to solicit a multi-year, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a five-year ordering period and primarily firm-fixed-price type task orders, with time and material and other type task orders as needed. This work will include, but is not limited to, manufacturing or refurbishment of locomotives, rail car spotters, and freight rail cars (boxcars, flat cars, and other types) and the in-the-field inspection/repair/maintenance of new and existing rolling stock to be compliant with DOT, DoD, and industry safety and operational regulation/requirements.
The Classificiation section above does not reflect the full list of PSC and NAICS codes. Full details are on the attached "Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ" PDF.
Update #1 ·
The Volpe Center supports multiple DoD rail modernization and sustainment programs, providing engineering, technical, acquisition, and program management support to DoD as required. As the DoD modernizes its fleet, legacy rolling stock may need to be retired as vehicles reach their end of life and are replaced with vehicles with emerging technology, such as to meet emission, safety, or regulatory requirements. In other cases, refurbishment of vehicles may be a cost effective alternative to meet these requirements. To ensure the safe operation of DoD rolling stock, maintenance, inspections, and repairs of legacy and new vehicles is required by industry certified and Federal Government approved personnel. The DoD have rail operations in approximately 45 military facilities in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Alaska. Each facility has rolling stock to meet their mission requirements, with quantity and types unique to their mission. The Volpe Center is preparing to support the DoD over the next 5 years as it modernizes and improves its sustainment operations.
The Volpe Center intends to solicit a multi-year, multiple award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), with a five-year ordering period and primarily firm-fixed-price type task orders, with time and material and other type task orders as needed. This work will include, but is not limited to, manufacturing or refurbishment of locomotives, rail car spotters, and freight rail cars (boxcars, flat cars, and other types) and the in-the-field inspection/repair/maintenance of new and existing rolling stock to be compliant with DOT, DoD, and industry safety and operational regulation/requirements.
The Classificiation section above does not reflect the full list of PSC and NAICS codes. Full details are on the attached "Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ" PDF.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Rail IDIQ Industry Day - Acquisition Slides.pdf | ||
| Industry Day Attendees.pdf | ||
| Rail IDIQ Industry Day - Technical Slides.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ.pdf | ||
| Rolling Stock IDIQ of Industry Day Flyer.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought for Rolling Stock IDIQ.pdf | ||
| DoD Rail IDIQ SOW for RFI - Draft 16 October.pdf |
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