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Department of Transportation

Locomotive 92-Day Periodic Safety Inspections

Solicitation: 6913G626Q300009
Notice ID: da75a398323d465cbfd5394f570beb46

Combined Synopsis Solicitation from OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY • TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Jan 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS 488210 • PSC H922.

Market snapshot

Baseline awarded-market signal across all contracting (sample of 400 recent awards; refreshed periodically).

12-month awarded value
$966,282,829
Sector total $966,282,829 • Share 100.0%
Live
Median
$170,625
P10–P90
$31,950$4,467,336
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
100.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($966,282,829)
Deal sizing
$170,625 median
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Place of performance
Cambridge, Massachusetts • United States
State: MA
Contracting office
Cambridge, MA • 02142 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Patricia Barnett
Email
patricia.barnett@dot.gov
Phone
6174942976
Name
Matthew Phelps
Email
matthew.phelps@dot.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
Subagency
6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTR
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Cambridge, MA
02142 USA

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Updated: Jan 10, 2026
Executive summary

This opportunity involves providing 92-day periodic safety inspections for locomotives as outlined in the combined synopsis/solicitation by the Office of the Secretary. It is a set-aside contract for SBA businesses, suggesting a focus on supporting small businesses in the transportation sector.

What the buyer is trying to do

The buyer intends to procure services for conducting routine safety inspections on locomotives to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational requirements.

Work breakdown
  • Review and familiarize with safety inspection requirements and standards.
  • Assess locomotive inspection process and develop a detailed inspection plan.
  • Schedule on-site inspections within the specified timeframe.
  • Conduct safety inspections and document findings according to regulatory requirements.
  • Prepare and submit inspection reports to the buyer.
  • Implement corrective actions based on inspection outcomes.
Response package checklist
  • Completed offer document as specified in the solicitation.
  • Technical proposal detailing inspection methodology.
  • Resumes of personnel assigned to the project.
  • Evidence of past performance on similar contracts.
  • Insurance and bonding information as required.
Suggested keywords
locomotive safety inspectionsSBA set-asideperiodic safety checkstransportation safety complianceFRA regulations
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific details on the inspection standards and methodologies required.
  • Clarification on the expected volume of locomotives inspected during the period.
  • Information on location or travel requirements for inspections.

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