Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Multiple-Award IDIQ
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 6913G626R200002
- 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 02142, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is soliciting proposals for a multi-award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS), with proposals for CLIN 00200 (Boxcars) due August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET, and all other contract line item proposals previously due July 31, 2026. This is full and open competition with no set-asides.
Place of performance is Cambridge, Massachusetts (administrative) with work performed at multiple Army installations nationwide and U.S. Naval Weapons Station Earle, New Jersey. The procurement covers commercial rail products and services including manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services over a five-year ordering period (September 30, 2026 to September 30, 2031).
The aggregate maximum ceiling is $268,000,000 with a minimum guarantee of $2,500 per awardee. Annual requirements include 4–8 road-switcher locomotives (80–140 tons), 20–80 freight cars, federally mandated safety inspections on approximately 102 locomotives and 642 freight cars, and in-the-field sustainment support. All manufacturing must comply with Association of American Railroads (AAR) M-1003 certification, FRA and EPA regulations, and industry standards. Contractors require active AAR M-1003 Certification under specified Activity Codes depending on the contract line item.
Phase II includes four funded initial task orders: CLIN 00100 (up to eight road-switcher locomotives with 18-month delivery); CLIN 00200 (25 newly manufactured 50-foot boxcars with one-year delivery to Naval Weapons Station Earle, 25,000-pound minimum floor load rating, FOB Destination); CLIN 00400 (annual and periodic 184-day locomotive safety inspections with one-year performance period); and CLIN 00500 (locomotive sustainment technical field support returning 22 non-operating locomotives to service across nine Army installations within six months). Evaluation uses five adjectival-rated factors (Technical Approach, Key Personnel, Management Approach, Past Performance, Price), with non-price factors significantly more important than price. Orders will be primarily firm-fixed-price.
Amendment 0008 (August 7) clarified CLIN 00200 floor minimum load rating at 25,000 pounds per square foot. Amendment 0007 (August 6) reopened CLIN 00200 submissions only through August 10. Amendments 0001–0006 addressed question responses, Mock Task Order removal, AAR Standard S-2034 retirement guidance, Phase II TORFP issuance, evaluation criteria conforming, and technical specification updates. Eligibility is limited to prospective prime contractors who participated in Phase I advisory down-select; Phase II uses FAR 16.505 fair opportunity procedures. Small Business Right of First Refusal applies at the individual order level under the Rule of Two.
Notice text
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Update #9 · Latest ·
AMENDMENT 0008 (August 7, 2026):
The purpose of this Amendment 0008 is to issue a technical correction to the CLIN 00200 Statement of Work (SOW) attached to Amendment 0007, to reflect a Floor Minimum Load Rating of 25,000 pounds per square foot (25K).
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0008" provided.
All other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0007 (August 6, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Update the Statement of Work (SOW) for CLIN 00200; and (2) Reopen the Phase II Response period for CLIN 00200 only until August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0007" and "CLIN 00200 SOW - Boxcars (revised August 2026)" provided.
All other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0006 (July 29, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Formally update technical specifications in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Task Order Request for Proposals (TORFP) for CLIN 00200; and
(2) Incorporate official Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) 23-24, and clarify Periods of Performance and invoicing procedures for CLIN 00400 and CLIN 00500.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0006" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0005 (July 23, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Formally amend and conform the submission instructions and evaluation criteria for Factor 4 (Past Performance) and Factor 5 (Price) across all Phase II Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs); and
(2) Issue official Government responses to Phase II Vendor Questions & Answers (RFIs 1 through 22).
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0005" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0004 (July 16, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally incorporate and issue the Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for Phase II of the solicitation.
Refer to "6913G626R200002 0004" and eight (8) additional attachments provided:
- CLIN 00100: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0001 & SOW "Road-Switcher Locomotives" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00200: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0002 & SOW "50 Foot Damage Free (DF-Type) Railway Boxcars" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00400: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0004 & SOW "Annual and Periodic 184-Day Locomotive Safety Inspections" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00500: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0005 & SOW "Locomotive Sustainment (Technical Field Support)" (Dated July 16, 2026)
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0003 (July 14, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally address the retirement of Standard S-2034 (Car Builder Certification) within the solicitation and SOW, directing offerors to follow current AAR guidance.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0003" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 (July 10, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement for Mock Task Orders in Phase II.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0002" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING (June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #8 ·
AMENDMENT 0007 (August 6, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Update the Statement of Work (SOW) for CLIN 00200; and (2) Reopen the Phase II Response period for CLIN 00200 only until August 10, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0007" and "CLIN 00200 SOW - Boxcars (revised August 2026)" provided.
All other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0006 (July 29, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Formally update technical specifications in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Task Order Request for Proposals (TORFP) for CLIN 00200; and
(2) Incorporate official Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) 23-24, and clarify Periods of Performance and invoicing procedures for CLIN 00400 and CLIN 00500.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0006" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0005 (July 23, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Formally amend and conform the submission instructions and evaluation criteria for Factor 4 (Past Performance) and Factor 5 (Price) across all Phase II Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs); and
(2) Issue official Government responses to Phase II Vendor Questions & Answers (RFIs 1 through 22).
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0005" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0004 (July 16, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally incorporate and issue the Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for Phase II of the solicitation.
Refer to "6913G626R200002 0004" and eight (8) additional attachments provided:
- CLIN 00100: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0001 & SOW "Road-Switcher Locomotives" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00200: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0002 & SOW "50 Foot Damage Free (DF-Type) Railway Boxcars" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00400: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0004 & SOW "Annual and Periodic 184-Day Locomotive Safety Inspections" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00500: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0005 & SOW "Locomotive Sustainment (Technical Field Support)" (Dated July 16, 2026)
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0003 (July 14, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally address the retirement of Standard S-2034 (Car Builder Certification) within the solicitation and SOW, directing offerors to follow current AAR guidance.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0003" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 (July 10, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement for Mock Task Orders in Phase II.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0002" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING (June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #7 ·
AMENDMENT 0006 (July 29, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Formally update technical specifications in the Statement of Work (SOW) and Task Order Request for Proposals (TORFP) for CLIN 00200; and
(2) Incorporate official Responses to Requests for Information (RFIs) 23-24, and clarify Periods of Performance and invoicing procedures for CLIN 00400 and CLIN 00500.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0006" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0005 (July 23, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Formally amend and conform the submission instructions and evaluation criteria for Factor 4 (Past Performance) and Factor 5 (Price) across all Phase II Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs); and
(2) Issue official Government responses to Phase II Vendor Questions & Answers (RFIs 1 through 22).
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0005" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0004 (July 16, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally incorporate and issue the Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for Phase II of the solicitation.
Refer to "6913G626R200002 0004" and eight (8) additional attachments provided:
- CLIN 00100: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0001 & SOW "Road-Switcher Locomotives" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00200: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0002 & SOW "50 Foot Damage Free (DF-Type) Railway Boxcars" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00400: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0004 & SOW "Annual and Periodic 184-Day Locomotive Safety Inspections" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00500: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0005 & SOW "Locomotive Sustainment (Technical Field Support)" (Dated July 16, 2026)
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0003 (July 14, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally address the retirement of Standard S-2034 (Car Builder Certification) within the solicitation and SOW, directing offerors to follow current AAR guidance.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0003" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 (July 10, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement for Mock Task Orders in Phase II.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0002" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING (June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #6 ·
AMENDMENT 0005 (July 23, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to (1) Formally amend and conform the submission instructions and evaluation criteria for Factor 4 (Past Performance) and Factor 5 (Price) across all Phase II Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs); and
(2) Issue official Government responses to Phase II Vendor Questions & Answers (RFIs 1 through 22).
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0005" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0004 (July 16, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally incorporate and issue the Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for Phase II of the solicitation.
Refer to "6913G626R200002 0004" and eight (8) additional attachments provided:
- CLIN 00100: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0001 & SOW "Road-Switcher Locomotives" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00200: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0002 & SOW "50 Foot Damage Free (DF-Type) Railway Boxcars" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00400: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0004 & SOW "Annual and Periodic 184-Day Locomotive Safety Inspections" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00500: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0005 & SOW "Locomotive Sustainment (Technical Field Support)" (Dated July 16, 2026)
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0003 (July 14, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally address the retirement of Standard S-2034 (Car Builder Certification) within the solicitation and SOW, directing offerors to follow current AAR guidance.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0003" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 (July 10, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement for Mock Task Orders in Phase II.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0002" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING (June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #5 ·
AMENDMENT 0004 (July 16, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally incorporate and issue the Task Order Requests for Proposals (TORFPs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) for Phase II of the solicitation.
Refer to "6913G626R200002 0004" and eight (8) additional attachments provided:
- CLIN 00100: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0001 & SOW "Road-Switcher Locomotives" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00200: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0002 & SOW "50 Foot Damage Free (DF-Type) Railway Boxcars" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00400: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0004 & SOW "Annual and Periodic 184-Day Locomotive Safety Inspections" (Dated July 16, 2026)
- CLIN 00500: TORFP No. 6913G626R200002-TO-0005 & SOW "Locomotive Sustainment (Technical Field Support)" (Dated July 16, 2026)
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0003 (July 14, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally address the retirement of Standard S-2034 (Car Builder Certification) within the solicitation and SOW, directing offerors to follow current AAR guidance.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0003" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 (July 10, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement for Mock Task Orders in Phase II.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0002" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING (June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #4 ·
AMENDMENT 0003 (July 14, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to formally address the retirement of Standard S-2034 (Car Builder Certification) within the solicitation and SOW, directing offerors to follow current AAR guidance.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0003" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0002 (July 10, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement for Mock Task Orders in Phase II.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0002" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING (June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #3 ·
AMENDMENT 0002 (July 10, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to remove the requirement for Mock Task Orders in Phase II.
Refer to all attachment "6913G626R200002 0002" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to all attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING ( June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #2 ·
AMENDMENT 0001 (June 25, 2026):
The purpose of this amendment is to provide answers to three questions submitted.
Refer to all attachment "6913G626R200002 0001" provided.
The proposal due date and all other solicitation provisions and requirements remain unchanged.
POSTING ( June 17, 2026):
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
Update #1 ·
This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle conducted under full and open competition. These contracts provide for commercial rail products and services including but not limited to manufacture and refurbishment of locomotives, freight cars, railcar movers, and associated rolling stock; preventive maintenance and inspection services; corrective repair and overhaul; engineering diagnostics and technical support; and emergency repair services as described in accordance with Section C, Statement of Work.
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| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Multiple-Award IDIQ | Pre-Solicitation |
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