Project Information

Bid Title

DOTX2000 Locomotive Repairs

Issuing Agency

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Indiana

Published Date

May 28, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 18, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

FR26RDI20000000054

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Project Description

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DOTX2000 Locomotive Repairs

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

FR26RDI20000000054

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION

Office

693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: May 28, 2026 11:05 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Jun 18, 2026 02:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Jul 03, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 2210 - LOCOMOTIVES
• NAICS Code:
  • 488210 - Support Activities for Rail Transportation
• Place of Performance:
  Hudson , IN 46747
  USA

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Progress Rail, LLC to perform all tasks in accordance with Progress Rail, LLC repair/replacement plans for similar locomotives to return the DOTX2000 to its full operational capacity. FRA’s authority for this work is established under 49 USC §20108(a) and 49 CFR §§1.88(b) and 1.89(f).

The DOTX2000 Locomotive is owned by FRA and operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad. This locomotive allows FRA to collect real-world data on new technologies developed that improve rail safety.

Progress Rail LLC, a Caterpillar company, is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the EMD (Electro-Motive Diesel) product line, which includes the DOTX2000 locomotive. As the OEM, Progress Rail maintains exclusive ownership and control over the proprietary engineering drawings, technical specifications, and specialized software code (such as the EM2000™ or FIRE™ control systems) essential for the safe and reliable repair of this specific asset.

Only Progress Rail has the unique ability to provide genuine OEM components and certified technicians who possess the comprehensive system-level knowledge required to ensure the locomotive remains compliant with its original design and safety certifications. Attempting to use a non-OEM source would introduce significant technical risk, as third-party vendors lack access to the restricted diagnostic protocols and critical tolerances necessary for a locomotive of this complexity.

AUTHORITY

This sole source action is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302‑1, implemented by 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1), Only One Responsible Source.” No solicitation or request for quote is available.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of the contract is 12 months from date of award.

RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, interested parties may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the DOTX2000 locomotive repairs without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity. Capability statements must be received no later than 15 calendar days from the date of posting, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Oral communication will not be accepted.

POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

Akwasi Kankam

Contract Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration

Email: akwasi.kankam@dot.gov

DISCLAIMER

This Notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for information provided in response. No solicitation document exists.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• OFC OF ACQUISITIONS, W BLDG, 3RD FL 1200 NEW JERSEY AVE, SE,
• WASHINGTON , DC 20590
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Akwasi Kankam
• akwasi.kankam@dot.gov

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• May 28, 2026 11:05 am EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 22Railway Equipment

• NAICS 488210Support Activities for Rail Transportation

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