Intent to sole source to the Alaska Railroad Corporation for Railroad Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA500425Q0010
- Agency
-
Pacific Air Forces
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 482111 Line-Haul Railroads
- Place of performance
- Fort Wainwright, Alaska 99703, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to sole source a contract to the Alaska Railroad Corporation for railroad services. The notice, posted on January 30, 2025, with a response deadline of February 6, 2025, pertains to a specific operational training exercise requiring railroad infrastructure and equipment. This sole source procurement is for the rental and operation of specialized railroad assets, including three wood-decked flat cars and various passenger rail equipment. The contract will support equipment loading, training, and passenger equipment relocation between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The opportunity is categorized under the Line-Haul Railroads NAICS code and Rail Passenger transportation PSC category.
The purpose of this sole source procurement is to support a time-sensitive military training exercise that requires unique railroad infrastructure and services only available through the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Market research confirmed ARRC as the sole viable provider due to their exclusive ownership and operation of Alaska's rail infrastructure, particularly the Eielson Branch and terminal facilities in Fairbanks. The exercise must be executed within a tight 19-day window, necessitating immediate access to specific railroad assets including one baggage car, one bistro car, and three passenger cars with AC power. The justification for sole sourcing is predicated on ARRC's unparalleled ability to ensure safety compliance, provide the required equipment, and operate within the geographic constraints of the training event. No competitive bidding process will be conducted, as ARRC is deemed the only entity capable of meeting the Air Force's precise operational requirements.
Notice text
Intent to sole source to Alaska Railroad Company please see attachment 1 for justification.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 Sole Source Justification_.pdf |
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