Federal Register #FTA20260133

FTA Considers Buy America Waiver for Siemens Desiro DMU Replacement Parts for NCTD

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is considering a Buy America waiver request from the North County Transit District (NCTD) for replacement parts for 12 Siemens Desiro-series Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles used in the Sprinter light rail service. - Government Buyer: - Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Department of Transportation - North County Transit District (NCTD) as the requesting agency - OEM Highlight: - Siemens is the primary Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Desiro-series DMU vehicles and all specified replacement parts - Products/Parts Requested (15 distinct items, all must be OEM-compliant and compatible with 2003 Siemens Desiro DMUs): - Power Truck Assembly (A End) - Power Truck Assembly (B End) - Jakobs Truck Assembly - Transmission - A/C Compressors - Passenger Bellows - Passenger Information System - Passenger Door System - Threshold, Sliding Step - Windows - Axle Journal Bearings - Brake System - Brake Pads - SIBUS 32 - Destination Displays - Notable Requirements: - All parts must be OEM-compliant and compatible with Siemens Desiro-series DMUs - Waiver is requested due to nonavailability of Buy America-compliant versions of these parts - Estimated annual procurement value is approximately $2.8 million, including technical support and materials management - Waiver applies only to the specified parts for the 12 DMU vehicles - The FTA is seeking public comment before making a decision on the waiver

Description

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) received a request from the North County Transit District (NCTD) for a Buy America nonavailability waiver for the procurement of certain replacement parts for 12 Siemens Desiro-series Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles. The waiver request covers 15 specific parts necessary to maintain the DMUs in a state of good repair. FTA is seeking public comment before deciding whether to grant the waiver, which would apply only to the specified replacement parts for the 12 DMU vehicles. The total estimated cost of goods subject to the waiver is approximately $2.8 million per year. Comments on the waiver request must be received by July 15, 2026.

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