Locomotive 92-Day Periodic Safety Inspections
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.
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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.
The buyer intends to procure services for conducting routine safety inspections on locomotives to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
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- 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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