Aberdeen Test Center Railcar Modification

SOL #: W91CRB-Q-A004Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

ABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510)

PSC

Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Railway Equipment (J022)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7664331c895c41d6af94243d19f39478/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 9, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract to perform Railcar Modification services at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD. This non-personal services contract involves updating the cushioned draft gear on two Department of Defense Railcars (DODX 40061 and DODX 40020) to a standard draft gear. Proposals are due by March 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for:

Removing existing cushioned draft gear couplers (including fluid piston and pocket) from DODX 40061 and DODX 40020.
Inspecting sill pockets for damage.
Fabricating and installing structures to support standard draft gear couplers.
Installing standard draft gear couplers into the railcar bodies.
Performing a single railcar air test and inspection for each modified railcar.
Providing test results to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
Supplying all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and resources.
Providing a minimum one-year warranty on installed and fabricated parts.
Ensuring personnel meet security criteria for installation access.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
Period of Performance: March 2, 2026, to June 1, 2026
Place of Performance: ATC Rail Impact Test Facility, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
NAICS Code: 336510 (Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing) with a 1,500-employee size standard
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: March 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
Submission Method: Electronically via email to Noah Lane (noah.r.lane.civ@army.mil) and Todd M. Strasavich (todd.m.strasavich.civ@army.mil).
Proposal Volumes: Technical, Past Performance, Price, and Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents/Certifications/Representations.
Evaluation Process: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Evaluation Factors: Technical (Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance (Acceptable/Unacceptable), and Price (reasonableness). An "Acceptable" rating is required for Technical and Past Performance for award consideration.
Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov as a small business under NAICS 336510.

Additional Notes

Site visits are permitted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and every other Friday. Contact Jeffery Ford (jeffrey.c.ford.civ@army.mil) or Pat Hamilton (gillis.p.hamilton.civ@army.mil) for scheduling.
The solicitation includes a Past Performance Questionnaire and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) which outlines performance monitoring.
Amendments have removed the requirement for a cost breakout sheet and wage determination, simplifying pricing submissions to standard commercial price proposals.