Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Multiple-Award IDIQ

Project ID: V3352308 FederalOpportunitiesPresolicitation

Overview

Agency	Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Deadline	02/23/26
Posted	01/22/26
Estimated Value	Not Provided
Set Aside	None
NAICS	336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
PSC	2220 - Rail Cars
Location	Cambridge, MA 02142 United States

Description

Primary Latest Change

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION

Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Multiple-Award IDIQ Agency: U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center)

Contracting Office

V221 - Off-Site Engineering & R&D Contracts

Contracting Office Address

220 Binney St, Cambridge, MA 02142 PSC: - Primary: 2220 - Rail Cars - Secondary: R425 - Support-Professional: Engineering/Technical NAICS: - Primary: 336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing - Secondary: 488210 - Support Activities for Rail Transportation Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition

Contract Type

Multiple-Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)

Order Type

Primarily Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task/delivery orders and other types as specified in the solicitation

Anticipated Ordering Period

Five (5) years from date of award

Minimum Guarantee

$2,500 per awardee A. Description DOT, through the Volpe Center, intends to issue a solicitation for a multiple-award IDIQ contract for the RMS Program in support of the Department of Defense (DoD) rail mission. The RMS IDIQ will provide commercial products and services including, but not limited to: - Manufacture, refurbishment, and delivery of railroad rolling stock, including locomotives, freight cars, and railcar movers; - Sustainment and inspection services, including preventive maintenance, periodic safety inspections, and corrective repairs; and - Engineering support, diagnostics, and emergency repair services, as required. Rolling stock and services will be required to comply with applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, and applicable military specifications. Many items and services are commercially available or based on modified-commercial designs. This acquisition is anticipated to be conducted using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) in conjunction with FAR Part 15 source selection procedures, as authorized. B. Competition and Award Structure The Government anticipates making multiple awards to both small and large businesses. The solicitation will describe procedures intended to maximize small business participation at the task order level, consistent with FAR Part 16.505 and FAR Part 19. Task/delivery orders will be competed among awardees in accordance with FAR 16.505. C. Place of Performance Performance will occur at contractor facilities and at multiple Government locations throughout CONUS, as specified in individual task or delivery orders. D. Anticipated Solicitation Release The full solicitation is anticipated to be released on or about February 23, 2026, via SAM.gov. E. Response Information This notice is not a solicitation and is provided for informational purposes only. The Government will not pay for any documentation provided in response to this synopsis and any documentation received will not be returned to the sender. All responsible sources are encouraged to monitor SAM.gov for the release of the solicitation and associated documents. The solicitation and any documents related to this procurement will be available on the SAM.gov website: http://www.sam.gov. All vendors must be registered in SAM to receive an award from a U.S. DOT Agency. Contractors may access the site at http://www.sam.gov to review and obtain information about the registration process. Potential offerors are highly encouraged to complete the online provisions within the Representations and Certifications at the earliest within SAM. Applicable representations and certifications must be completed in order to receive an award from a U.S. DOT Agency. F. Points of Contact

Patricia Barnett

patricia.barnett@dot.gov 617-494-2976

Matthew Phelps

matthew.phelps@dot.gov 617-494-2612

Summary (Newest Update)

Background The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), is issuing a solicitation for a multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the Rail Maintenance and Sustainment (RMS) Program. This program supports the Department of Defense (DoD) rail mission and aims to enhance rail operations through various commercial products and services. Work Details The RMS IDIQ will provide commercial products and services including, but not limited to: - Manufacture, refurbishment, and delivery of railroad rolling stock, including locomotives, freight cars, and railcar movers; - Sustainment and inspection services, including preventive maintenance, periodic safety inspections, and corrective repairs; - Engineering support, diagnostics, and emergency repair services as required. All rolling stock and services must comply with applicable Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements, and applicable military specifications. Many items and services are commercially available or based on modified-commercial designs. Period of Performance The anticipated ordering period for this contract is five (5) years from the date of award. Place of Performance Performance will occur at contractor facilities and at multiple Government locations throughout the Continental United States (CONUS), as specified in individual task or delivery orders.

Contacts

Contact name	Patricia Barnett
Contact email	patricia.barnett@dot.gov
Contact phone	(617) 494-2976
Secondary contact name	Matthew Phelps
Secondary contact email	matthew.phelps@dot.gov
Secondary contact phone	(617) 494-2612