Questions and Answers- Railroad Ties.docx

This document contains a federal contract opportunity soliciting quotes for composite railroad ties. The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal requests quotes for 885 composite railroad ties in the base CLIN, with five option CLINs of 510 ties each. The ties must be made of recycled composite material, measure 7 by 9 by 9 feet, and have a minimum load capacity of 26,500 pounds. Bundles must be secured with 1.25-inch steel banding. Quotes are due by 1:00 PM PST on March 24, 2022. Questions will be accepted until that deadline, with questions and answers posted for all interested parties. Awards will be made based on best value determination, considering factors like price, past performance, and discounts. Offers must be valid through June 1, 2022 and include tax identification, CAGE code, and DUNS numbers. This is a small business set-aside.