Refurbished and Used Boxcars
| Location: | Massachusetts |
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| Posted: | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Due: | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Agency: | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Oct 07, 2026 06:47 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Oct 21, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Nov 05, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside:
- Product Service Code: 2220 - RAIL CARS
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NAICS Code:
- 336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Cambridge , MAUSA
The U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, 02142, is conducting market research to determine the availability of refurbished and used boxcars. These boxcars are needed to safely transport ammunition and explosives in compliance with strict military safety regulations. This RFI notice does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice.
See attached Word document: "Refurbished and Used Boxcar RFI_10.7.26 (SAM)"
- OFFICE OF ACQUISITIONS 220 Binney Street
- CAMBRIDGE , MA 02142
- USA
- Patricia Barnett
- patricia.barnett@dot.gov
- Phone Number 617-494-2976
- Matthew Phelps
- matthew.phelps@dot.gov
- Phone Number 617-494-2612
- Oct 07, 2026 06:47 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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