Federal Register #FTA-2026-0133

FTA Buy America Waiver Request for Siemens Desiro DMU Replacement Parts

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comment on a Buy America nonavailability waiver request from the North County Transit District (NCTD). - The waiver concerns the procurement of replacement parts for 12 Siemens Desiro-series Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) vehicles used in NCTD's Sprinter light rail service. - Siemens is the primary OEM; all requested parts must be OEM-compliant and compatible with the Siemens Desiro-series DMUs. - The waiver covers 15 specific replacement parts: - Power Truck Assemblies (A End and 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 - All parts are required to maintain the operation and safety of the 2003 Siemens Desiro-series DMU fleet. - The estimated annual procurement value is approximately $2.8 million, including parts, technical support, and materials management. - The waiver, if granted, would apply only to these specified parts for the 12 DMU vehicles and not to other products or projects.

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 on the proposed waiver before deciding whether to grant it. If granted, the waiver would apply only to the specified replacement parts for the 12 DMU vehicles and not to any other products or projects.

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