# Rail Car Intransit Visibility RFI #1

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/transcom25r013

- Solicitation number: TRANSCOM25R013
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: US Transportation Command (Ustranscom)
- Contracting office: Ustranscom-Aq (HTC711)
- NAICS: 488210 Support Activities for Rail Transportation
- Product or service code: 2240 Locomotive and Rail Car Accessories and Components
- First posted: April 3, 2025
- Last posted: May 13, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/639b5398fcaf41dda23153fbd0fb42d6/view

## Description

4/8/2025 - To provide further detail for RFI Question III.4. regarding estimated battery life, the Government anticipates the percentage of time the rail car will be at rest will range from 70-80%. This RFI remains due on April 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM CDT.

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is conducting a market research survey in order to effectively identify the capabilities of small businesses, existing entrants, and new entrants into Federal contracting, available in the market place for meeting the requirements of the Rail Car Intransit Visibility (ITV) program. The information being requested will be used within the Department of Defense (DoD) to facilitate decision-making and will only be disclosed to the stakeholders of the requirement.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only and does not constitute a request for a proposal nor commit the Government to make purchase of any supplies or services now or in the future. The information sought and provided will be used for planning purposes only (FAR 52.215-3). In addition, all documentation or information marked proprietary will be handled in accordance with applicable Government regulations. Please be advised that all submissions become property of the Government and will not be returned. Please note USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any entity which provides and/or attempts to provide information in response to this RFI.

## Publications

- April 3, 2025: Sources sought, due April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 2ae06dc909ab4c98b6533222d10db051. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2ae06dc909ab4c98b6533222d10db051/view
- April 8, 2025: Sources sought, due April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 4d99092b10764e7f8947b998cf1dfccf. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4d99092b10764e7f8947b998cf1dfccf/view
- May 13, 2025: Sources sought, due April 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 639b5398fcaf41dda23153fbd0fb42d6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/639b5398fcaf41dda23153fbd0fb42d6/view

## Points of contact

- Megan Manning, megan.h.manning.civ@mail.mil
- Amy G. Burk, amy.g.burk.civ@mail.mil

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