TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF › OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY › 6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTR

Refurbished and Used Boxcars

Response deadline: Nov 13, 2026; 5:00 PM UTC-05:00
Set-aside: Not stated
Notice type: Sources sought
Posted on SAM.gov: Oct 27, 2026; Archives Nov 28, 2026

Description

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)"

From SAM.gov’s daily data file, as published on Nov 10, 2026 (UTC).

Contacts

Patricia Barnett · primary
[email protected]
617-494-2976
Matthew Phelps · secondary
[email protected]
617-494-2612

Attachments

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Attachment 1 on SAM.gov

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