# SAM #6913G627RFI100

Market research for manufacturing 1,000 EVANS DF-1-style dunnage bars

**Buyer:** Volpe Center
**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 6913G627RFI100
**NAICS:** 332312, 332710, 332721, 321918, 336999

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Volpe National Transportation Systems Center is conducting market research on manufacturing approximately 1,000 dunnage bars modeled after the **EVANS DF-1 loader crossbar**.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Transportation, Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.
- **OEM/model referenced:** **EVANS DF-1**; the RFI does not provide a separate legal manufacturer name.
- **Requested product:** Approximately 1,000 steel-and-oak dunnage bars, telescoping to roughly 107–115 inches, with a Z-shaped 8-gauge steel crossbeam, cast metal heads, and a pinned locking latch. No part number is specified.
- **Minimum load ratings:** 4,000 lb uniformly distributed vertical load, 2,000 lb concentrated center-span load, and 4,000 lb horizontal/longitudinal restraint.
- **Manufacturing capabilities sought:** 3D scanning; casting or drop forging and machining metal parts; forming and welding steel; machining oak or other hardwood; assembly; and testing.
- **Requested vendor information:** Manufacturing approach, quality control, inspection and load testing, FEA, certifications, capacity, minimum order quantities, lead time, rough-order cost, risks, required drawings or samples, and relevant experience.
- **Opportunity status:** This is a request for information and market research, not a solicitation. No period of performance or contract value is provided.

### Description

<p>Please see attached RFI document.</p>

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