# Amtrak #ADVANCE NOTICE - RICHMOND

Amtrak SFC #4 Design-Build Renewal

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** ADVANCE NOTICE - RICHMOND
**NAICS:** 237130, 237990

Amtrak is seeking qualified design-build contractors for renewal of SFC #4 at its Richmond Static Frequency Converter Station in Philadelphia.
- **Government buyer:** National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak), Procurement Construction office.
- **Project:** Design-build renewal of Static Frequency Converter (SFC) unit #4.
- **OEMs named:** **GE Verona** and **Siemens Mobility GmbH** are identified as potential suppliers for the SFC and associated components; contractor partnerships with either are contemplated.
- **Products and scope:**
  - 1 SFC #4 converter unit.
  - Cooling system replacement; adapt existing piping if possible. Quantity not stated.
  - Local converter control replacement. Quantity not stated.
  - 1 three-phase converter input transformer.
  - 1 single-phase converter output transformer.
  - 1 station control system designed to support future integration of five new SFC units.
  - 1 secure fenced area at the 138 kV tie-in yard.
- **Notable requirements:** Firms should demonstrate experience on similar projects, including projects valued at $25 million or more, and address Amtrak’s Domestic Buying Preference Rules. This is an advance notice seeking Letters of Interest, not a request for proposals or a contract award.
- **Schedule:** A future solicitation, proposal period, and award are anticipated; the project’s performance start, end, and duration are not stated.

### Description

Amtrak is issuing an advance notice to identify qualified general contractors interested in a future construction procurement for the Richmond Static Frequency Converter Renewal #4 Project in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The project involves replacing and constructing a new SFC #4, including specified converter equipment, and adding station controls and a secure fenced area. The project is expected to be procured under a Design-Build construction contract; this notice is not an RFQ, RFP, or IFB. Interested firms are asked to submit a Letter of Interest and Amtrak Pre-Qualification Form 59, with relevant experience including projects in the $25M+ range.

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