Rail Car Intransit Visibility RFI #1

Location: Federal
Posted: May 13, 2025
Due: Apr 18, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 22 - Railway Equipment
Solicitation No: TRANSCOM25R013
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Rail Car Intransit Visibility RFI #1
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TRANSCOM25R013
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US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: May 13, 2025 02:32 pm CDT
  • Original Published Date: Apr 03, 2025 02:20 pm CDT
  • Updated Response Date: Apr 18, 2025 04:00 pm CDT
  • Original Response Date: Apr 18, 2025 04:00 pm CDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Updated Inactive Date: May 14, 2025
  • Original Inactive Date: May 03, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 2240 - LOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL CAR ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 488210 - Support Activities for Rail Transportation
  • Place of Performance:
    USA
Description

4/8/2025 - To provide further detail for RFI Question III.4. regarding estimated battery life, the Government anticipates the percentage of time the rail car will be at rest will range from 70-80%.



This RFI remains due on April 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM CDT.



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The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting a market research survey in order to effectively identify the capabilities of small businesses, existing entrants, and new entrants into Federal contracting, available in the market place for meeting the requirements of the Rail Car Intransit Visibility (ITV) program. The information being requested will be used within the Department of Defense (DoD) to facilitate decision-making and will only be disclosed to the stakeholders of the requirement.



This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a request for a proposal nor commit the Government to make purchase of any supplies or services now or in the future. The information sought and provided will be used for planning purposes only (FAR 52.215-3). In addition, all documentation or information marked proprietary will be handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Please be advised that all submissions become property of the Government and will not be returned. Please note USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any entity which provides and/or attempts to provide information in response to this RFI.


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  • 508 SCOTT DR
  • SCOTT AFB , IL 62225-5357
  • USA
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Apr 3, 2025[Sources Sought (Original)] Rail Car Intransit Visibility RFI #1
Apr 8, 2025[Sources Sought (Updated)] Rail Car Intransit Visibility RFI #1
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