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GOLD_12tH
on Wed Sep 10 12:37:52 2025
R34268-MTA New York City Transit is seeking to purchase an additional 378 new B Division cars with existing design, currently being manufactured for NYCT by Kawasaki. The 378-car order would consist of 290 cars configured in 5-car units and 88 cars configured in 4-car units -SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Summary:
MTA New York City Transit is conducting a sole source procurement for 378 new B Division subway cars, with the procurement specifically targeting an additional order from existing manufacturer Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc. The procurement encompasses 290 cars configured in 5-car units and 88 cars configured in 4-car units, utilizing an existing design currently being manufactured for NYCT. This procurement is identified by contract number R34268 and represents a direct acquisition without competitive bidding. Vendors interested in challenging the sole source status must submit written notification to the designated NYCT contact within 5 business days of the September 8, 2025 posting. The final submission deadline is September 29, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with the procurement applicable across all New York State counties. Potential vendors who have not previously conducted business with MTA NYCT are required to register through the MTA Vendor Portal at www.mymta.info/vendor.
The procurement does not include a service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No specific evaluation criteria beyond the sole source determination are outlined in the procurement notice. The contract appears to be a direct continuation of an existing manufacturing relationship with Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc., suggesting significant prior infrastructure and technological compatibility. While specific award values are not disclosed, subway car procurements typically represent multi-million dollar investments, given the complexity and scale of metropolitan transit infrastructure. The procurement represents a strategic expansion of New York City's subway rolling stock, potentially indicating ongoing fleet modernization or expansion efforts by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Description:
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT:
NYCT intends to purchase the following item(s) without competitive bidding from the only known source(s). Any other firm may assert its potential to supply the item(s) by notifying the designated NYCT Contact in writing within 5 business days of this notice.
RFQ Contract #: R34268 - SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Description: MTA New York City Transit is seeking to purchase an additional 378 new B Division cars with existing design, currently being manufactured for NYCT by Kawasaki. The 378-car order would consist of 290 cars configured in 5-car units and 88 cars configured in 4-car units.
Manufacturer: Kawasaki Rail Car, Inc
Additional Advertisement Info: N/A
Vendors who have not done business with the MTA NYCT and wish to be a part of the Bidders List should access the MTA Vendor Portal, www.mymta.info/vendor to register.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Due date:09/29/2025 5:00 PM
Contract term: *
County(ies): All NYS counties
Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:
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