REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT- PROCURMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS

AMENDMENT 0001:

The purpose of this amendment is to update the Industry Day Announcement to include the location of the Industry Day and extend the registration date. Please see the section “Industry Day Announcement” located below for further information.

The Industry Day will be held at Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic (SWFLANT) at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in St. Marys, Georgia. The official address is as seen below.

Strategic Weapons Facility, Atlantic

1150 USS Lost Angeles Rd

Kings Bay, Georgia 31547-2634

All providers, integrators, and manufacturers interested in this requirement are invited to attend. However, due to space constraints pre-registration is required and is limited to 2 individuals from each interested party. Participants interested in attending the Industry Day must pre-register by providing the information included below to Mr. Brian Lockhart @ brian.r.lockhart2.civ@us.navy.mil and Patrick Bowling @ patrick.a.bowling2.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 29 Aug 2025, 1700 EST. Please note – registration will close once seating capacity is reached.

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N0016425SNB87 – REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT- PROCURMENT OF DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF FLAT RAILCARS – PSC 2220 – NAICS 336510

RFI Issue Date: 15 August 2025 – Closing Date: 29 August 2025

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI):

In accordance with Department of Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) Procedures, Guidance, and Information (PGI) 206.302-1, the Government is issuing this RFI announcement as part of its market research.  This RFI announcement is intended to determine the availability and technical capability of businesses to provide the required supplies.

BACKGROUND

The DODX 40000 series railcars, originally designed and built by the Army in 1981, are due for system refresh. Demilitarization of these flatcars is scheduled to begin around January 1, 2031, necessitating their removal from service. The Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program initially procured these flatcars for the transportation of Active Inert Missiles (AIMs) between facilities. However, the current 3-axle, 6-wheel truck design is now obsolete, and the American Association of Railroads (AAR) will not grant an extension of their service life.

Service Description

The Flatcar is a newly designed, specialized platform specifically engineered for transporting Active Inert Missiles. This new design is essential due to the unique requirements of these missiles. The current Flatcar fleet is scheduled to reach its end-of-life on July 1, 2031, necessitating the procurement of these new flatcars to ensure uninterrupted transportation capabilities.

The vendor will provide the new design and manufacturing services of the Flatcar with the provided System requirements documents and Statement of Work.  These requirements capture the coordination references needed for the transportation and operation of the Flatcar and the vendor is required to be capable of meeting the Association of American Railroads (AAR) requirements. The Vendor will provide all facilities required for the development of the technical data package and the manufacture of the Flatcars.

NSWC-CR intends to award a contract on a full and open basis. Delivery will be FOB Destination. The Contract is identified as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

REQUESTED INFORMATION:

Interested parties are requested to provide information that identifies its capability to provide the design, manufacture, testing, and delivery of new flat railcars that meet current system requirements and ensure continued AIM transport capability herein. Please provide information of performance on other Government contracts with similar efforts as applicable.

The Government encourages participation by small business, small-disadvantaged business, HUB zone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, and historically black colleges and universities. 

Interested parties must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov.

RESPONSES:

Written responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the point of contacts listed below by the closing date.

NSWC-CR

Mr. Steven Junkins­—Code 0221

Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

Steven.L.Junkins2.civ@us.navy.mil

NSWC-CR

Mr. Erin Kelley—Code 0221

Crane, Indiana 47522-5001

Erin.c.kelley3.civ@us.navy.mil

RESPONSES TO THE RFI SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Submitter's Name

Street Address, City, State, nine (9) digit Zip Code

Point of Contact (POC)

POC Telephone and

DUNS number

CAGE Code

This RFI is the initiation of market research under FAR Part 10. This announcement does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the Government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

Responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. The United States Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed. Nothing in this announcement constitutes an obligation on the part of the United States Government, nor is the Government tasking any Offeror to develop any technologies described herein.

All interested parties should provide the requested information regarding this announcement no later than 4:00 P.M EDT on or before the closing date as specified at the beginning of this announcement. Responses may be submitted any time prior to the expiration of this announcement.  Responses received after 4:00 P.M. EDT on the closing date may not be considered in the Government’s analysis.

All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities.  Your interest in the response is appreciated.

All changes that occur prior to closing date will be posted to the SAM website https://www.sam.gov.

Please reference Announcement Number N0016425SNB87 in all your correspondence.

INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) located in Crane, Indiana is conducting market research for vendors with the technical capabilities to provide up to six new flat railcars. The Government is planning to conduct an Industry Day for the procurement of design and production of flat railcars. The Government intends to hold the Industry Day to allow providers, integrators, and manufacturers of flat railcars to provide information on the replacement and improvement of outdated flat railcars. 

The Industry Day shall provide an opportunity for interested parties to visit the site and observe the current flat railcars. This will allow protentional vendors a chance to examine the construction of the existing railcars and determine any potential obstacles prior to submitting a quotation. 

This Industry Day Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and all the information provided is subject to change. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. This Industry Day Notice does not commit the Government to a contract for any supply or service. Furthermore, the Government is not, currently, seeking proposals. Parties are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Industry Day Notice. The Government will not assume liability for costs incurred by any attendee for travel expenses or marketing efforts. All costs associated with responding to this Industry Day Notice will be solely at the responding party's expense.

The Industry Day will be held on 11 Sep 2025 from 0900 to approximately 1300.  Interested parties may, and are encouraged, to submit questions before and after the Industry Day in writing to the Contract Specialist, Steven Junkins, at steven.l.junkins2.civ@us.navy.mil.

Responses to questions during the Industry Day will be limited.  All questions and answers will be provided for public, non-attribution distribution after the Industry Day.

Industry Day Business Rules

1. There will be a maximum of two (2) individuals per business entity permitted to attend the Industry Day.

2. All final questions by the Contractor must be asked by the end of the business day on 11Sep 2025. All questions submitted past this date shall only be answered at the Contracting Officer’s discretion.

3. Answers to all questions will be posted on sam.gov by the Government no later than 18 Sep 2025.

4. All providers, integrators, and manufacturers interested in this requirement are invited to attend. However, due to space constraints pre-registration is required and is limited to 2 individuals from each interested party. Participants interested in attending the Industry Day must pre-register by providing the information included below to Mr. Brian Lockhart @ brian.r.lockhart2.civ@us.navy.mil and Patrick Bowling @ patrick.a.bowling2.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 25 Aug 2025, 1200 EST. Please note – registration will close once seating capacity is reached.

Registration information:

a. Business Name

b. Attendee(s) Name and Title

c. Contact Information (email and phone)

• Vendors are required to submit the attached SECNAV5512 1 JUN 2027 and SWFLANT 5530/50 (REV 3/21) to Mr. Brian Lockhart @

brian.r.lockhart2.civ@us.navy.mil and Patrick Bowling @ patrick.a.bowling2.civ@us.navy.mil. 

• SECNAV5512 1 JUN 2027
  • Please ensure blocks 28 and 29 are filled out.
  • When signing and dating, please do so in WET INK (Print, Sign, Scan). Digital signatures are not accepted.

• SWFLANT 5530/50 (REV 3/21)
  • SWFLANT Sponsor
    • Jariart "Harry" Mendez
    • Email: Jariart.MendezAyala@swflant.navy.mil
    • Work Phone: 912-676-2211
    • Work Cell: 912-467-1287
  • Areas to Visit – Please select #5 and #6
  • Personal Data
    • Can be one form per company visiting.
    • Do not worry about filling out “NCIC Date “column”, this will be filled upon successful approval of form 5530/50.
    • Requesting Security Official - This will be the security or FSO at the company who needs to fill it in. If it is a smaller company, it just needs to be approved by someone higher up, and they cannot be part of the visitor attending. This section has to be digitally signed or wet ink (Print, Sign, Scan).

• Once submitted SWFLANT security will verify and approve/deny the visitor’s request.  Visitors must provide at least 2 forms of identification as a minimum (Recommend - SSN, State ID/Drivers License# with date issued and expiration date) (Blocks 13 – 18).

Additional details will be posted prior to 25 August 2025 as needed. Please continue to monitor www.sam.gov for updates.

Attachments:

1. SECNAV5512 1 JUN 2027
2. SWFLANT 5530/50 (REV 3/21)
3. Draft Statement of Work (SOW)