Refurbished and Used Boxcars
Sources Sought from the Office of the Secretary, for work in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Due Oct 21, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-4), 3 days left.
| Solicitation number | RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Office of the Secretary |
| Office | 6913G6 Volpe Natl. Trans. Sys Cntr |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510) |
| Product or service code | 2220 |
| Place of performance | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Posted | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Oct 21, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-4) (3 days left) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
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)"