Salient_Characteristics - MCAAP RR Materials BPA_r5 05122026.pdf

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This document is a Salient Characteristics specification for railroad materials under a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) dated May 12, 2026, for the Military Construction, Army (MCAAP) facility.

The specification covers 46 Contract Line Items (CLINs) encompassing a comprehensive range of railroad infrastructure materials and components. Product categories include spikes (screw spikes, track spikes), railroad rails (115# and 136# straight rail), railroad tie plates, turnouts (#8, #9, #10 for 136RE rail), frogs (various numbers for both 115RE and 136RE rail), joint bars, rail anchors, track bolts with nuts and washers, compromise bars, switch stands (Model Racor 22-E), car stops, lock washers, panelized railroad crossings, hinged derails (left and right-hand), and wood railroad ties and switch ties in multiple lengths (8.5 feet through 17 feet). All items specified require domestic material (with limited exceptions for imported Solid Manganese Self-Guarded frogs) and only new, unused products. Minimum order quantities range from 1 to 80,000 units depending on the item, with maximum contract quantities ranging from 25 to 8,250,000 units. Materials must comply with AREMA (American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association) specifications and standards. Wood ties must meet AREMA Grade 5, be composed of red oak or acceptable hardwoods, undergo two-step preservation treatment (borate and creosote) per AWPA standards, and include end plating and proper branding. Delivery requirements specify truck delivery with palletization for most items, and specifications include detailed dimensional and component requirements for each product line.

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Salient Characteristics – Railroad Materials for MCAAP BPA – Dated: May 12, 2026

CLIN0001 - Spikes, Screw Unit of measure: Each Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 40,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 200,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 15/16" x 6" screw spikes

• Square Head, washered, or square head washered with star impression

• All domestic material.

• Only new material will be accepted

• Palletize for truck delivery

CLIN0002 - Plate, Railroad Tie

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 120,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 600,000

Salient Characteristics:

• For 115 RE standard rail

• AREMA Plan 8

• 5-1/2" rail base width

• Double Shoulder

• 1:40 incline

• 7-3/4” x 14", 8 hole

• All domestic material

CLIN0003 - Plate, Railroad Tie

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 120,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 600,000

Salient Characteristics:

• For 136 RE standard rail

• AREMA Plan 12

• 6" rail base width

• Double Shoulder

• 1:40 incline

• 7-3/4” x 14", 8 hole

• All domestic material

CLIN0004 - Spikes, Track

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 960,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 4,800,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 9/16" x 5 1/2" cut track spikes

• 1-1/8” taper

• 5/8" shaft width

• All domestic material

• Only new material will be accepted

• 100lb. kegs preferred for shipment

CLIN0005 - Spikes, Track

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 960,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 4,800,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 5/8" x 6" cut track spikes

• 1-1/4” taper

• 11/16" shaft width

• All domestic material

• Only new material will be accepted

• 100 lb. kegs preferred for handling

CLIN0006 - Rail, Railroad – 136 RE

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 1,650 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 8,250

Salient Characteristics:

• 136# straight rail

• 39 ft. length with a punch of 3-1/2" x 6" x 6" with 1-1/4” dia. holes

• Must meet AREMA spec.

• All domestic material

• Truck delivery ONLY, no rail delivery accepted

CLIN0007 - Rail, Railroad – 115 RE

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 1,650 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 8,250

Salient Characteristics:

• 115# straight rail

• 39 ft. length with a punch of 3-1/2" x 6" x 6" with 1-1/4” dia. holes

• Must meet AREMA spec

• All domestic material

• Truck delivery ONLY, no rail delivery accepted

CLIN00008 - Turnout, 136RE Railroad Turnout

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient Characteristics:

• #8 non-insulated, non-panelized turnout

• One (1) #8 solid manganese self-guarded (SMSG) frog with bolts, straps, no bars, & 3/4" thick hook twin frog plates.

• 1 pair 16'- 6" double reinforced knife switch points with adjustable side jaw clips per AREMA plan.

• 1 head & 1 back rod

• 1 pair heel blocks complete

• 1 gauge plate with rigid braces

• 14 slide plates with rigid braces

• 2 plain plates

• 4 heel plates

• 36 hook twin turnout plates

• One (1) Racor 22e switch stand w/ergonomic handle & 42" connecting rods

• All domestic material except imported SMSG frog

CLIN0009 - Turnout, 136RE Railroad Turnout

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient Characteristics:

• #9 non-insulated, non-panelized turnout

• One (1) #9 solid manganese self-guarded (SMSG) frog with bolts, straps, no bars, & 3/4" thick hook twin frog plates.

• 1 pair 16'- 6" double reinforced knife switch points with adjustable side jaw clips per AREMA plan.

• 1 head & 1 back rod

• 1 pair heel blocks complete

• 1 gauge plate with rigid braces

• 14 slide plates with rigid braces

• 2 plain plates

• 4 heel plates

• 36 hook twin turnout plates

• One (1) Racor 22e switch stand w/ergonomic handle & 42" connecting rods

CLIN0010 - Turnout, 136RE Railroad Turnout

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient Characteristics:

• #10 non-insulated, non-panelized turnout

• One (1) #10 solid manganese self-guarded (SMSG) frog with bolts, straps, no bars, & 3/4" thick hook twin frog plates.

• 1 pair 16'- 6" double reinforced knife switch points with adjustable side jaw clips per AREMA plan.

• 1 head & 1 back rod

• 1 pair heel blocks complete

• 1 gauge plate with rigid braces

• 14 slide plates with rigid braces

• 2 plain plates

• 4 heel plates

• 36 hook twin turnout plates

• One (1) Racor 22e switch stand w/ergonomic handle & 42" connecting rods

CLIN0011 - Frog, rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient characteristics:

• No. 6 frog

• For 136RE rail

• SMSG (Solid Manganese Self-Guarded)

• Non-EDH using standard carbon steel rail

• punch for 1” bolt

• Domestic or Imported material

CLIN0012 - Frog, rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient characteristics:

• No. 8 frog

• For 136RE rail

• SMSG (Solid Manganese Self-Guarded)

• Non-EDH using standard carbon steel rail

• punch for 1” bolt

CLIN0013 - Frog, rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient characteristics:

• No. 10 frog

• For 136RE rail

• SMSG (Solid Manganese Self-Guarded)

• Non-EDH using standard carbon steel rail

• punch for 1” bolt

CLIN0014 - Frog, rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient characteristics:

• No. 6 frog

• For 115RE rail.

• SMSG (Solid Manganese Self-Guarded)

• Non-EDH using standard carbon steel rail

• punch for 1” bolt

CLIN0015 - Frog, rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient characteristics:

• No. 8 frog

• For 115RE rail

• SMSG (Solid Manganese Self-Guarded)

• Non-EDH using standard carbon steel rail

• punch for 1” bolt

CLIN0016 - Frog, rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient characteristics:

• No. 10 frog

• For 115RE rail

• SMSG (Solid Manganese Self-Guarded)

• Non-EDH using standard carbon steel rail

• punch for 1” bolt

CLIN0017 - Switch Stand

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 5 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 25

Salient Characteristics:

• Brand Name or Equal

• Vae Nortrak North America Inc. Model Racor 22-E

• Switch stand, with 3'-6" adjustable connecting rod

• Red and white targets with tri-glide handle

• Rod bolt diameter: 1-1/8"

• Jaw opening: 1-5/16"

CLIN0018 - Anchors, Rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 80,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 400,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 5-1/2" base drive on rail anchors

• Unit V for 115# RE rail

• All domestic material

CLIN0019 - Bar, Joint Unit of measure: Pair Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 1,650 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 8,250

Salient Characteristics:

• Toeless Joint Bars

• For 115 RE standard rail.

• 36” punched 6” x 6” x 7” x 6” x 6” for 1" bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0020 - Bar, Joint

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 1,650 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 8,250

Salient Characteristics:

• Toeless Joint Bars

• For 136 RE standard rail

• 36” punched 6” x 6” x 7” x 6” x 6” for 1" bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0021 - Anchors, Rail

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 80,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 400,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 6" base drive on rail anchors

• Unit V for 136# RE rail.

• All domestic material

CLIN0022 - Bolt, Track w/Nut and washer

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 1" Track Bolt x 6" lg. with 1” square nut and washer

• Package in 50lbs Keg (Approximately 25 bolt/nut/washer sets per keg)

• All domestic material

CLIN0023 - Bolt, Track w/Nut and washer

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 7/8" Track Bolt x 5 1/2" lg. with square nut and washer

• Package in 50lbs Keg

• All domestic material

CLIN0024 - Bolt, Track w/Nut and washer

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 3/4" Track Bolt x 5 1/2" lg. with square nut and washer

• Package in 50lbs Keg

• All domestic material

CLIN0025 - Bar, Compromise

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 20 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 100

Salient Characteristics:

• Bar set for 115RE to 75AS rail

• 6" x 6" x 5" punch for 1” bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0026 - Bar, Compromise

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 20 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 100

Salient Characteristics:

• Bar set for 115RE to 90RA rail

• 6" x 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" punch for 1” bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0027 - Bar, Compromise

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 20 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 100

Salient Characteristics:

• Bar set for 115RE to 100AS rail

• 6" x 6” x 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" punch for 1” bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0028 - Bar, Compromise

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 20 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 100

Salient Characteristics:

• Bar set for 136RE to 100RE rail

• 6" x 6-1/4" x 5-1/2" punch for 1” bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0029 - Bar, Compromise

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 20 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 100

Salient Characteristics:

• Bar set for 136RE to 115RE rail

• 6" x 6” x 7” x 6” x 6" punch for 1” bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0030 - Bar, Compromise

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 20 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 100

Salient Characteristics:

• Bar set for 136RE to 132RE rail

• 6" x 6” x 7” x 6” x 6" punch for 1” bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0031 - Car Stop

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50

Salient Characteristics:

• Model CS-50 or Equal

• Clamp Style for exposed rail mounts

• Four (4) – 1” bolts

• Two (2) wedge-type clamping plates

CLIN0032 - Washer, Lock

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 1" x 3/8” square lock washer

• For 1" railroad track bolt

• All domestic material

CLIN0033 - Railroad crossing, panelized

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50

Salient Characteristics:

• Brand Name or Equal

• The Century Group precast concrete design

• 9’ long concrete crossing panel with attached flanged filler

• Lagless type with non-skid surface

• For 136RE rail

• Two galvanized recessed lifting eyes w/4,000# lifting capacity

• 10’ ties will be used under crossing

CLIN0034 - Railroad crossing, panelized

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50

Salient Characteristics:

• Brand Name or Equal

• The Century Group precast concrete design

• 9’ long concrete crossing panel with attached flanged filler

• Lagless type with non-skid surface

• For 115RE rail

• Two galvanized recessed lifting eyes w/4,000# lifting capacity

• 10’ ties will be used under crossing

CLIN0035 - Derail, hinged - LH

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50

Salient Characteristics:

• Brand Name or Equal

• The Nolan Company, Model HD-4L

• Single end, Low profile

• Left-hand throw

• HDHF staff assembly with blue, double-sided BF-2D “DERAIL” flag

CLIN0036 - Derail, hinged - RH

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 10 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 50

Salient Characteristics:

• Brand Name or Equal

• The Nolan Company, Model HD-4R

• Single end, Low profile

• Right-hand throw

• HDHF staff assembly with blue, double-sided BF-2D “DERAIL” flag

CLIN0037 – Railroad Cross Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 60,000 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 300,000

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 8 ft - 6 in long, wood cross tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

• Copy of all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS), test reports, and labeling must accompany each shipment

CLIN0038 – 9’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 9 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0039 – 10’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 10 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0040 – 11’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 11 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0041 – 12’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 12 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0042 – 13’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 13 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0043 – 14’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 14 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0044 – 15’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 15 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0045 – 16’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 16 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

CLIN0046 – 17’ Railroad Switch Tie, Wood

Min. Order Qty: 1 / Max. Order Qty: 300 Min. Contract Qty: 1 / Max. Contract Qty: 1,500

Salient Characteristics:

• 7 in. x 9 in. x 17 ft long, wood switch tie

• All ties shall be new and unused AREMA Grade 5

• All ties shall be solid Red Oak material, but other hardwoods such as White Oak, Hickory and Gum are acceptable

• All ties shall be treated and air seasoned using a two-step process (Borate and Creosote), IAW latest edition of American Wood Preservers Association (AWPA) Book of Standards U1

• All ties shall be end plated to prevent splitting

• All ties shall be branded IAW AREMA standards

• All ties shall be shipped in strapped bundles of 25 ea (max)

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