Opportunity
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (septa) Septa #26-00210-ATXR
SEPTA Solicits Pantograph and Pole Catenary Interface Monitoring System (PPCIMS)
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
26-00210-ATXR
NAICS
541330, 541690, 541512
This opportunity involves SEPTA's procurement of a Pantograph and Pole Catenary Interface Monitoring System (PPCIMS) for its rail infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) - Located in Philadelphia, PA - Products/Services Requested: - Pantograph and Pole Catenary Interface Monitoring System (PPCIMS) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Mandatory electronic bid submission via SEPTA's ePS system - Virtual bid opening process - Compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, Executive Order 12549, and nondiscrimination regulations - Contract is subject to U.S. Department of Transportation financial assistance - Technical Context: - The PPCIMS is intended to monitor the interface between pantographs and catenary systems, critical for rail operations - No detailed technical specifications or quantities are disclosed in the notice
Description
SEPTA is soliciting bids for the Pantograph and Pole Catenary Interface Monitoring System (PPCIMS). Bids must be submitted exclusively through SEPTA's Electronic Procurement System (ePS) and will be opened electronically on the specified closing date and time. Interested bidders must register in the ePS system via septa.org if not already registered. The bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams, and all inquiries must be submitted in writing by the specified deadline.