Railroad Materials
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The McAlester Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) is soliciting proposals for Railroad Materials to support the modernization of the Sierra Army Depot (SIAD) railroad. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for new, domestic materials meeting AREMA specifications. Proposals are due January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves furnishing and delivering various railroad materials for rail upgrades at seven specific locations within Sierra Army Depot (SIAD). The required materials include, but are not limited to:
- Wood Ties: Various lengths and dimensions, meeting AREMA specifications, new, domestic, truck delivery only.
- Metal Components (Rail): Various weights (e.g., 136 RE, 115 RE), 39 ft. length, specific punch dimensions, meeting AREMA specifications, new, domestic, truck delivery only.
- Plates, Bars, Joints, Anchors, Spikes, Screws, Bolts, Washers: Specific types and dimensions, all domestic, new material only, palletized for truck delivery.
- Turnouts, Crossings, Switch Stands, Derails, Car Stops: Specific AREMA plans and models, new material only (with minor exceptions for imported frog components in turnouts).
All materials must be new and of domestic origin, complying with the Buy American Act. Specific quantities for each material are detailed under multiple CLINs in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Combined Synopsis/Solicitation.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 336510 (Size Standard: 100 employees).
- Period of Performance/Delivery: Delivery dates range from April 2026 to January 2027.
- Place of Performance: Sierra Army Depot, 74 Currant Street Box 5000, Herlong, CA 96113.
Key Requirements
- All materials shall meet specifications outlined in the SOW and AREMA specifications.
- All rail and components must be new; relay or re-conditioned materials will not be accepted.
- All materials must be of domestic origin, requiring a signed certification of compliance with the Buy American Act.
- Materials must be palletized for forklift unloading and shipped via flatbed truck unless otherwise noted.
- Delivery coordination is required with MCAAP POCs Lea Giaudrone or Zack Cook.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: January 28, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.
- Submission Method: Via email only to carrie.a.kammer-buchanan.civ@army.mil.
- Proposal Content: Every item listed in the solicitation must be accounted for in the offeror's proposal.
- Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 25 policies and procedures. The Government may use AI tools to assist in proposal evaluation.
- Registration: Contractors must have a current active registration at SAM.gov.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Carrie Kammer, Contract Specialist, carrie.a.kammer-buchanan.civ@army.mil.
- Secondary Contact: Ryan Buhman, Contracting Officer, ryan.j.buhman.civ@army.mil.