RFP 17F-26 | CNG BUS OVERHAUL | MACHINING SERVICES FOR CUMMINS ENGINES
Federal opportunity from 400000 - Procurement & Logistics • Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. Place of performance: MA. Response deadline: Apr 01, 2026. Industry: NAICS UNSPSC 73-18-10, 73-15-21.
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking qualified contractors to provide machining, overhaul, and re-manufacturing services for Cummins ISL CM2180 8.9L CNG engines (Model 74100501) supporting the SR1982 fleet of 175 New Flyer CNG buses. The estimated quantity is 115 engines at an average rate of three per month, with potential to increase to five per month. Work must comply with Technical Specification No. EE&QA-833. No minimum quantity guaranteed.
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is seeking contractors to deliver machining and overhaul services specifically for Cummins ISL CM2180 8.9L CNG engines, supporting their SR1982 bus fleet. With an estimated need of 115 engines and a capacity of servicing three to five engines per month, this opportunity requires compliance with Technical Specification No. EE&QA-833. Interested bidders will need to provide detailed capabilities in engine re-manufacturing and machining services.
The MBTA aims to contract qualified vendors for the comprehensive machining, overhaul, and remanufacturing of Cummins CNG engines to support its bus fleet, ensuring reliability and operational efficiency.
- Identify machining and overhaul requirements for Cummins ISL CM2180 engines.
- Prepare for and respond to compliance with Technical Specification No. EE&QA-833.
- Propose a production capacity that meets the estimated rate of 3 to 5 engines per month.
- Technical proposal demonstrating compliance with EE&QA-833.
- Detailed pricing for repair and overhaul work.
- Proof of past performance on similar contracts.
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- Technical Specification No. EE&QA-833 not detailed in the brief.
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