Description
The Navy is seeking a small‑business firm to design, fabricate, test, and deliver up to six second‑generation D5 AIM flat railcars that meet AAR‑M1001 standards, hydraulic cushioning, and high‑load (286 k lb GRL) requirements for the Trident II missile system. The contract is an IDIQ, firm‑fixed‑price award with a five‑year ordering period, and includes a cost‑no‑fee shipping line item. The contractor must hold CMMC Level 2 certification, provide UID marking, and be capable of delivering drawings within ~390 days, a first‑article unit within ~286 days, and production units within ~492 days after each order. Key points:
• Design and produce AAR‑compliant flatcars for a high‑load missile payload.
• Minimum one unit, maximum six units; firm‑fixed‑price pricing (shipping reimbursed).
• Requires CMMC Level 2, UID marking, and mercury‑free compliance; award expected by early March 2027.