REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT- PROCURMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS
ID: N0016425SNB87Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510)

PSC

RAIL CARS (2220)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/297c734ff3384080a13d639d8b61cf10/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy's NSWC Crane, is seeking information from qualified contractors for the design and production of new flat railcars intended for the transportation of Active Inert Missiles. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess the market's capability to deliver these specialized railcars, as the current fleet is reaching the end of its operational life and must be replaced by July 1, 2031, to maintain uninterrupted transportation capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements, including proposed delivery timeframes for various contract line items, by 4:00 PM EDT on the specified closing date, with responses directed to Steven Junkins or Erin Kelley via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Steven Junkins
    steven.l.junkins2.civ@us.navy.mil
    Erin Kelley
    erin.c.kelley3.civ@us.navy.mil
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