Opportunity
Sound Transit Biddingo #NC 0136-26
Intent to Award Noncompetitive Contract for Wabtec Precision Navigation Modules for Sounder Fleet
Posted
July 02, 2026
Respond By
July 14, 2026
Identifier
NC 0136-26
NAICS
334511
Sound Transit has announced its intent to award a noncompetitive contract for upgraded navigation modules for its Sounder fleet. - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit, Manager Non-Competitive Procurements - OEM and Vendor: - Wabtec (Original Equipment Manufacturer and supplier) - Products Requested: - Precision Navigation Module (PNM) - Upgraded module compatible with NSM-04s GPS module - Designed for I-ETMS use on Sounder fleet - Contract Details: - Estimated value: $550,000 - Five-year contract term - Notable Requirements: - Compatibility with existing NSM-04s GPS module - Responses are for capability statements only; not open for competitive bids unless Sound Transit determines otherwise - Procurement is being pursued under Sound Transit Resolution R2023-30
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of Wabtec Sounder Precision Navigation Modules, which are upgraded Precision Navigation Modules compatible with the existing GPS module (NSM-04s) for I-ETMS use on the Sounder fleet. The contract is intended to be a 5-year agreement with an estimated value of $550,000. The procurement will be conducted as a noncompetitive negotiated contract under Sound Transit Resolution R2023-30, with an opportunity for other firms to submit statements of capabilities by July 13, 2026. Responses to this notice are not considered bids but will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary.