Aberdeen Test Center Railcar Modification
Solicitation from DEPT OF THE ARMY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Feb 17, 2026. Industry: NAICS 336510 • PSC J022.
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This is a non-personal service(s) contract to update the cushioned draft gear on Department of Defense Railcar (DODX) 40061 and DODX 40020 to a standard draft gear.
Quotation due date is 17 February 2026 at 2:00 PM.
Questions may be sent by email to the points of contact listed below and the Government responses will be posted to SAM.gov.
Edit: January 22 2026. Solicitation Questions and Answers posted in Attachments/Links
Edit: February 6 2026. Image attahcments (ZIP File) of DODX 40061 and 39166.
The photographs of asset 39166 depict the existing test car designated for replacement. The accompanying photographs of DODX 40061 provide visual documentation of the railcar's A and B ends, its manufacturer stenciling, and its data plate.
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The Aberdeen Test Center seeks contractors to perform railcar modifications for the Department of Defense, specifically updating the cushioned draft gear on DODX 40061 and DODX 40020. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026, and this project is set aside for SBA qualified vendors. Detailed asset images have been provided to assist bidders in the preparation of their quotations.
The buyer aims to update the cushioned draft gear of two specific Department of Defense railcars to a standard draft gear, ensuring compliance with operational standards.
- Review solicitation documents and images of the railcars.
- Prepare a quotation addressing technical requirements.
- Submit the quotation by the specified deadline.
- Follow up with any questions via the provided contact email.
- Completed quotation per the solicitation requirements.
- Technical experience documentation.
- SBA eligibility proof.
- Any necessary licenses and certifications.
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- Specific technical specifications for the cushioned draft gear.
- Exact location of performance for the modifications.
- Details on warranty or maintenance requirements post-modification.
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