# Refurbished and Used Boxcars

Notice 883e8716df2446938e539ba054449694 (solicitation RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001) from TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF, 6913G6 VOLPE NATL. TRANS. SYS CNTR, posted 2026-11-03, responses due 2026-11-13T22:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | 883e8716df2446938e539ba054449694 |
| Solicitation number | RFI-DOT-VOLPE-2026-001 |
| Type | Sources Sought |
| Agency | TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF |
| Sub-tier | OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY |
| Office | 6913G6 VOLPE NATL. TRANS. SYS CNTR |
| Posted | 2026-11-03T16:32:25.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-11-13T22:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | - |
| NAICS | 336510 |
| PSC | 2220 |
| Place of performance | Cambridge, MA, USA |
| Award | - |

## Description

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)"

## Sources

- View on SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/opp/883e8716df2446938e539ba054449694/view
- Data as of 2026-11-14. Source: https://sam.gov/data-services/Contract%20Opportunities/datagov

## Cite this

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