Opportunity
Sound Transit Biddingo #NC 0125-26
Sound Transit Non-Competitive Award for Telemattica Pantograph Collision Detection System
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
June 30, 2026
Identifier
NC 0125-26
NAICS
541512
Sound Transit, the regional transit authority in Washington, intends to award a non-competitive contract to Telemattica for a Pantograph Collision Detection System (PCDS). - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (MTS Procurement Manager) - OEM/Vendor: - Telemattica (sole OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Pantograph Collision Detection System (PCDS) for four trains - Includes real-time asset condition monitoring and detection of pantograph collisions - Expanded coverage to tunnel sections - Improved detection sensitivity and escalated maintenance notifications - Condition Monitoring as a Service (CMaaS) for five years - Notable Requirements: - Real-time remote monitoring of pantograph and overhead catenary system (OCS) conditions - Coverage must include tunnel sections of the rail alignment - Enhanced notification and maintenance escalation features - System must support four trains - Estimated contract value: $471,000 over five years - This is a notice of intent for a non-competitive award; other firms may submit capability statements but this is not a competitive solicitation.
Description
This is a non-compete notice for the Pantograph Collision Detection System from Telemattica. The contract involves providing and improving the existing Pantograph Collision Detection System to enhance asset condition monitoring and real-time detection of pantograph collisions across Sound Transit's alignment, including tunnels. The system aims to reduce catastrophic events by monitoring four trains and using multiple detection methods. The contract duration is five years with an estimated value of $471,000. Responses to this notice are for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and are not bids or proposals.