MARKET RESEARCH · SOURCES SOUGHT

Supply Thermal Protection Systems for Railroad Tank Cars

Office of the Secretary (Department of Transportation), 6913G6 Volpe Natl. Trans. Sys Cntr

Market research. Sources sought: not a bid yet. The agency wants to know which businesses can do the work. Answering can put you on its radar and can lead to a small-business set-aside.

Deadline: Nov 20, 2026, 3:00 PM ET (28 days left)
Who can bid: Open to any business (no set-aside).
Where the work is: Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142
Industry (NAICS): 488210 · Support Activities for Rail Transportation
Solicitation number: 6913G627SS1001
Posted: Oct 19, 2026
Product/service code: H222

From the notice

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only. Purpose This RFI seeks information regarding providing Thermal Protection Systems (TPS) for railroad tank cars to the U.S. DOT Volpe Center. A qualified vendor must demonstrate they are able to provide either complete test specimens as detailed further b…

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Send the short response it asks for (usually your capabilities, size status and past work) before the deadline.
Mention your small-business status: enough small businesses answering can lead the agency to set the contract aside.
Watch for the solicitation that may follow.

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