N0016426RGW20-PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS-PSC 2220- NAICS 336510

SOL #: N0016426RGW20Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NSWC CRANE
CRANE, IN, 47522-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510)

PSC

Rail Cars (2220)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 21, 2026
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Last Updated
May 13, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 18, 2026, 6:00 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 Navy, NSWC CRANE is soliciting proposals for the design and production of flat railcars (PSC 2220, NAICS 336510). This opportunity involves delivering fully commissioned railcars approved for use on rail with AAR standards. Proposals are due by May 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the design and production of flat railcars, with a maximum contract quantity of 9. Key requirements include hydraulic cushioning for the end of the railcar and adherence to AAR-M1001 Section C, part II standards. The railcars must be fully commissioned and approved for use on rail with the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Government Furnished Information (GFI) will be provided within 30 days after award, and Government Furnished Property (GFP) is also detailed.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Solicitation (N0016426RGW20)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Proposal Due: May 18, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
  • Anticipated Award: No later than March 5, 2027
  • Published: May 1, 2026 (latest amendment)

Key Amendments & Updates

This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments. Amendment 0005, published May 1, 2026, is the most recent and extends the proposal due date to May 18, 2026. It also revises several Questions and Answers (Q&A 21, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34), noting that Q&A 30 is no longer applicable, and adds a "Summary of Changes to Requirements" to Section J. Previous amendments provided initial Q&A, updated GFI listings, added Drawing WS20972A, and included a GFP list. Access to Amendments 0002 and 0003 has been changed to "Secure."

Additional Notes

Proposals should consider delivery pricing to all Strategic Weapons Facility locations. Past performance evaluation may accept non-federal government contracts. There is no incumbent for this requirement. The Bill of Material (BOM) should be based on the final railcar design. Loadings specified in Drawing WS20972 and MIL-SPC-810 apply to load securement, not the vehicle itself.

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