Aberdeen Test Center Railcar Modification
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (W6QK ACC-APG) has issued an Award Notice for the Aberdeen Test Center Railcar Modification. This notice pertains to a Firm Fixed-Price contract, valued at $30,537.80, for the modification of specific Department of Defense railcars. The original solicitation was a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Scope of Work
The awarded work involves updating the cushioned draft gear on DODX 40061 and DODX 40020 railcars to a standard draft gear. Performance requirements for this effort were detailed in an attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) during the solicitation phase.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Award Value: $30,537.80
- Period of Performance: April 30, 2026, to June 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 336510, with a size standard of 1500 employees
- Solicitation Number: W91CRB26QA0040004
- Published Date: April 24, 2026
Original Solicitation & Evaluation
The original solicitation for this requirement had an offer due date of March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Evaluation criteria were not detailed in the solicitation document itself. The solicitation incorporated FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. Attached documents for the solicitation included a Performance Work Statement (PWS) and a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).
Place of Performance
The work is to be performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005, United States.