Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Multiple-Award IDIQ

Project Information

Bid Title
Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Multiple-Award IDIQ
Issuing Agency
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Location
Massachusetts
Published Date
Aug 7, 2026
Closing Date
Aug 10, 2026
Government Level
Federal
Status
Closed
Ref. #
6913G626R200002
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Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Multiple-Award IDIQ
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
6913G626R200002
Related Notice
V3352308
Department/Ind. Agency
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
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6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTR
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Aug 07, 2026 03:26 pm EDT
  • Original Published Date: Jun 17, 2026 05:12 pm EDT
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Aug 10, 2026 09:00 am EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Jul 01, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Updated Inactive Date: Sep 01, 2026
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 01, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 2220 - RAIL CARS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Cambridge , MA 02142
    USA
Description View Changes

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.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • OFFICE OF ACQUISITIONS 220 Binney Street
  • CAMBRIDGE , MA 02142
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
Commodity Codes
  • FSC 22Railway Equipment
  • NAICS 336510Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
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