DOTX2000 Locomotive Repairs
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 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to Progress Rail, LLC for DOTX2000 Locomotive Repairs. This action is not a request for competitive proposals, as Progress Rail is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and possesses exclusive proprietary knowledge and components essential for the safe and reliable repair of this specific asset.
Scope of Work
The contract requires Progress Rail, LLC to perform all necessary tasks to return the DOTX2000 locomotive to full operational capacity, following their repair/replacement plans for similar locomotives. The DOTX2000, owned by FRA and operated by the Indiana Northeastern Railroad, is crucial for collecting real-world data to improve rail safety technologies. As the OEM, Progress Rail maintains exclusive ownership of proprietary engineering drawings, technical specifications, and specialized software (e.g., EM2000™ or FIRE™ control systems) vital for the repair. Only Progress Rail can provide genuine OEM components and certified technicians with the comprehensive system-level knowledge required to ensure compliance with original design and safety certifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm-Fixed-Price Contract (Notice of Intent)
- Authority: FAR 6.302-1, implemented by 41 U.S.C. § 3304(a)(1) ("Only One Responsible Source").
- Duration: 12 months from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: June 18, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Published: May 28, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Hudson, IN.
Response Instructions
This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement. This statement must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the DOTX2000 locomotive repairs without disruption, duplication of cost, or loss of program continuity. Oral communications will not be accepted.
Point of Contact
Akwasi Kankam, Contract Specialist, Federal Railroad Administration. Email: akwasi.kankam@dot.gov