Guardian Rail, LLC
Columbus, OH
- UEI
- J2CAGLHV19J9
- CAGE
- 9HEF2
- Primary NAICS
- 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
- SAM.gov registration
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Company facts
- FY2025 rankings
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 8940 Lyra Dr #200, Columbus, OH 43240, USA
- Website
- guardianrail.com
- Founded
- 2016
- Employees
- 251-1K
- Estimated annual revenue
- $10M-$50M
- Industry
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- Industrials
- Transportation
- Road & Rail
- Ground Transportation
- SIC code
- 40 Railroad Transportation
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $4,111 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express car: dodx freight car services | United States Transportation Command | $4,111 |
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About the company
Cathcart Rail, LLC is a for-profit limited liability company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that specializes in providing freight car services to the U.S. federal government, particularly the Department of Defense. The company is registered in SAM.gov through October 4, 2025, and operates as a partnership or limited liability partnership. While limited public information is available about the company's broader corporate background, its federal contract history demonstrates a focused expertise in railcar maintenance and logistics support for military transportation infrastructure.
Through federal contract awards, Cathcart Rail, LLC primarily provides EXPRESS CAR: DODX FREIGHT CAR SERVICES, specifically focusing on repair and maintenance of Department of Defense-owned freight cars. The company has been awarded multiple delivery order contracts through the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, consistently receiving task orders ranging from $2,500 to $4,629.89. These contracts involve freight car services at various locations including Scott Air Force Base in Illinois and Eleanor, West Virginia. Notably, Cathcart Rail, LLC operates through its subsidiary, Appalachian Railcar Services, LLC, which serves as the prime contractor for many of these federal contract awards. None of the contract awards have utilized any set-aside designations, indicating the company competes in open competitive bidding.
Cathcart Rail, LLC holds a significant multiple-award indefinite delivery contract with the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, valued at $7,215,145.64 and running through September 30, 2025. This contract covers DODX FREIGHT CAR SERVICES, encompassing material procurement, clause updates, and maintenance services for the Defense Freight Railway Interchange Fleet (DFRIF). The contract supports maintenance of over 1,900 Department of Defense-owned freight cars, including diverse car types such as flat, tank, box, refrigerator, caboose, and Schnabel cars. Task orders under this contract are typically small, ranging from approximately $900 to over $4,000, and are consistently awarded for specific freight car service requirements at various military logistics locations.
Quick answers
Is Guardian Rail, LLC registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Guardian Rail, LLC's SAM.gov registration is active through March 6, 2027.
How much has Guardian Rail, LLC received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $4,111 to Guardian Rail, LLC in fiscal year 2025.
How does Guardian Rail, LLC rank among federal contractors?
Guardian Rail, LLC ranked #33 in PSC J022 and #43 in NAICS 4882 in FY2025.
What is Guardian Rail, LLC's most recent federal award?
Guardian Rail, LLC's most recent federal contract award is Express car: dodx freight car services (HTC71125F7374), from United States Transportation Command, on March 1, 2025.
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