Railcar Spanners, 80 Each, Aluminum Required in support of the Army Power Projection Platform, Campbell Rail Operations Facility Fort Campbell, KY

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Background This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of railcar spanners in support of the Army Power Projection Platform at the Campbell Rail Operations Facility located in Fort Campbell, KY. The goal of this contract is to acquire aluminum rail spanners that are essential for loading self-propelled vehicles, towed trailers, and other rolling stock onto railcars, ensuring compatibility with military and commercial railcars. Work Details The contract requires the delivery of 80 aluminum rail spanners with the following specifications: 1. Quantity: 80 each 2. Capable of spanning between railcars for loading purposes. 3. Compatibility: Must work with all military and commercial railcars. 4. Axle Weight Capacity: A pair rated at 40,000 lbs maximum single axle; each individual spanner rated at 20,000 lbs maximum single/dually wheel. 5. Dimensions: Each spanner must be 72 inches long x 24 inches wide and no thicker than 4 inches tall. 6. Safety Factor: Rated capacity must be no more than 50% of failure strength with a minimum safety factor of 2-to-1; an 80,000 lb axle can be placed on a pair before permanent deformation occurs. 7. Stub Toe: Each spanner will have a 2-inch-high stub toe or bullnose. 8. Kicker Plate: Must include an improved kicker plate made from aluminum tubes and tapered gussets instead of angled aluminum to enhance durability. 9. Specifications Plate: Each spanner shall have an etched plate including manufacturer’s part number, vendor contact info (email and phone), rated capacity, and a safety statement indicating it must be supported at least 12 inches on each end. 10. Fabrication: Must be done by a welder certified by the American Welding Society (AWS). 11. Weight Limit: Each spanner shall not exceed 80 lbs. Period of Performance Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of order. Place of Performance Campbell Rail Operations Facility, Fort Campbell, KY. Bidder Requirements This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Bidders must provide new equipment only; used or remanufactured products will not be accepted. Bidders must also comply with domestic sourcing requirements as specified in the Buy American Act. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) The prior awards W911S225PA974 and W911S226PA216 were both awarded to Military Airlift Experts (Milairx) for rail spanners under the S2P2 program, with values of $233,200 and $78,450 respectively. These prior efforts appear to involve the same type of aluminum rail spanner fabrication for military loading operations, including spanning between railcars and meeting load/safety requirements, which suggests the current requirement is a continuation or follow-on procurement of similar rail spanner hardware for Fort Campbell’s Army Power Projection Platform.