N0016426RGW20-PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS-PSC 2220- NAICS 336510

SOL #: N0016426RGW20-1Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NSWC CRANE
CRANE, IN, 47522-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Crane, IN

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510)

PSC

Rail Cars (2220)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 22, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Apr 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 reopened solicitation N0016426RGW20 for the Procurement of Design and Production of Flat Railcars. This presolicitation announces revised requirements for a newly designed, specialized platform to transport Active Inert Missiles, as the current fleet is scheduled to reach its end-of-life by July 1, 2031. The solicitation will be reissued, and proposals will be accepted after the amended document is posted.

Scope of Work

The selected vendor will be responsible for the design and manufacturing services of the new Flat Railcars. This includes developing a technical data package and providing all necessary facilities for production. The design must meet specific System Requirements Documents and a Statement of Work, capturing coordination references for transportation and operation, and adhering to Association of American Railroads (AAR) requirements.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: 5-year Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.
  • Competition: Full and Open Competition, utilizing a FAR 15.101-1 Tradeoff Process.
  • Product Service Code (PSC): 2220 (Rail Cars)
  • NAICS Code: 336510
  • Place of Performance: Crane, IN
  • Delivery: FOB Destination

Key Dates & Information

  • Announcement Reopening Date: April 22, 2026
  • Announcement Closing Date: April 29, 2026
  • Solicitation Availability: The amended solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov. Proposals will not be accepted until after this posting.
  • Registration Requirements: Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access controlled attachments.

Contact Information

For questions or inquiries, contact Steven Junkins at steven.l.junkins2.civ@us.navy.mil or 812-381-7148. Reference solicitation number N0016426RGW20.

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Posted: Apr 22, 2026
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