N0016426RGW20-PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS-PSC 2220- NAICS 336510
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NSWC Crane, has issued a Solicitation (N0016426RGW20) for the Procurement of Design and Production of Flat Railcars. This opportunity involves the design and manufacturing of specialized railcars, adhering to AAR standards. Proposals are due by March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks contractors for the design and production of flat railcars. Key requirements include:
- Full commissioning and approval for use on rail with AAR.
- Adherence to AAR-M1001 Section C, part II for the NSWC AIM Flatcar design.
- Inclusion of hydraulic cushioning for the end of the railcar.
- Loadings specified in Drawing WS20972 and MIL-SPC-810 apply to load securement.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 2220 (Rail Cars)
- NAICS: 336510
- Proposal Due Date: March 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Anticipated Award Date: No later than March 5, 2027
- Contract Maximum Quantity: 9 railcars (from CLINs 0001-0003, and 0006)
- Set-Aside: None specified
Key Updates & Clarifications
This solicitation has been amended three times.
- Amendment 0001 extended the closing date.
- Amendment 0002 (posted March 3, 2026) further extended the proposal due date to March 13, 2026, provided answers to submitted questions, replaced the original Government Furnished Information (GFI) attachment with an updated version including Drawing #WS20972A, added Drawing WS20972A to attachments, and added a Government Furnished Property (GFP) list to Section J.
- Amendment 0003 (posted March 11, 2026) provided additional answers to questions #28 through #32. Key clarifications include:
- Acceptance of non-federal government contracts for past performance.
- Evaluation of delivery pricing will consider shipping costs to all Strategic Weapons Facility locations.
- No incumbent for this requirement.
- Technical Point of Contact will provide GFI within 30 days after award.
- Bill of Material (BOM) should be based on the final railcar design.
- Shipping risk and damage are handled according to "Freight on Board" (FOB) terms.
Submission Impact
Bidders must review the latest amendments, particularly the updated Q&A in Section B and the revised GFI, Drawing WS20972A, and GFP information in Section J. The GFP document details specific support equipment, quantities, delivery dates, and unit prices, which are crucial for proposal development and cost estimation.