Refurbished and Used Boxcars

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Transportation Department's Volpe Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts seeks information on refurbished and used boxcars for moving ammunition and explosives under military safety rules. Market research only, no contract committed. Responses due November 13, 2026 at 5 PM Eastern.

Agency: Transportation, Department Of · Office Of The Secretary

Notice type: Sources Sought

Set-aside: No set-aside (open to all)

NAICS: 336510

Place of performance: Cambridge, MA

Posted: Nov 3, 2026

Response due: Nov 13, 2026

Solicitation number: RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001

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Amendment 0002: Answers to questions received are provided in the attachment "RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001 QandA 0001.pdf". Amendment 0001: The response due date for this RFI has been extended to November 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, 02142, is conducting market research to determine the availability of refurbished and used boxcars. These boxcars are needed to safely transport ammunition and explosives in compliance with strict military safety regulations. This RFI notice does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice. See attached Word document: "Refurbished and Used Boxcar RFI_10.7.26 (SAM)"

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