Auto-Lift Rail Lifter Machine
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W519TC-25-F-RLFT
- Agency
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ACC Rock Island
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- Southport, North Carolina 28461, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), 596th Transportation Brigade is seeking to procure a specific Auto-Lift Rail Lifter machine from NORDCO Inc. for the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), a critical Department of Defense ammunition terminal. The machine is essential for maintaining over 100 miles of railway track, enabling safe and efficient rail maintenance by automatically lifting rail tracks to allow tie plate insertion. This pre-solicitation notice is a sources sought Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research, with a planned Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for one unit. The opportunity is posted on April 14, 2025, with responses due by May 1, 2025. While no specific evaluation criteria are outlined, the notice emphasizes the critical nature of the equipment for maintaining operational readiness and supporting war-fighting logistics.
The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS code 423860 for Transportation Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. The specific Rail Lifter machine weighs 4,000 lbs, features a diesel engine, dual-axle chain drive, and hydraulic systems with capabilities for single or dual-rail maintenance. While no precise award value is specified, the procurement is for a single unit with immediate replacement requirements. The machine's technical specifications include a 92" length, 72" width, and 97" height, with advanced features like remote adjustable plate-pushing wands and integrated guide rollers. A delay in acquiring this equipment could potentially result in mission failure related to equipment readiness, underscoring the urgency and importance of this procurement for the Department of the Army.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
This synopsis is a sources sought notice being used to conduct market research. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only regarding a tentative requirement. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. A Solicitation is not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.
The U.S. Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), 596th Transportation Brigade (596 Trans BDE) has an immediate requirement for the replacement of an existing railroad Auto Lift - Rail Lifter machine. Award of a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for one (1) Auto Lift – Rail Lifter is anticipated.
Background
MOTSU is a Department of Defense (DoD) Ammunition terminal and considered a vital part of the continental United States power projection platform supporting war-fighting commanders around the world. MOTSU provides DoD common user surface deployment and distribution to meet Geographic Combatant Command requirements in support of national objectives and are relied upon to maintain a high OPTEMPO in support of ammunition resupply missions and Preposition Operations.
Objective
The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter machinery is vital to maintaining hundreds of miles of railroad tracks on which locomotives move hundreds of ammunition box cars and flat cars daily.
Basic Services
The Auto Lift - Rail Lifter is a self-propelled piece of rail transport maintenance of way (MOW) equipment that automatically lifts one or both rail tracks to a specific height so that plates can be inserted between the rail and the rail tie. The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter allows the equipment operator(s) to ensure tie plate insertion and positioning is completed safely and properly. The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter supports high production levels while performing railway maintenance.
The life-cycle replacement of the requested Maintenance of Way (MOW) Auto Lift – Rail Lifter is essential to the maintenance of over 100 miles of rail track owned by the Department of the Army. MOTSU continues to move forward with modernization of equipment based on condition and life-cycle replacement. A delay in award of the requested Auto Lift – Rail Lifter could result in mission failure related to equipment readiness issues.
Update #1 ·
This synopsis is a sources sought notice being used to conduct market research. This is a Request for Information (RFI) only regarding a tentative requirement. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. A Solicitation is not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever.
The U.S. Army Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), 596th Transportation Brigade (596 Trans BDE) has an immediate requirement for the replacement of an existing railroad Auto Lift - Rail Lifter machine. Award of a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for one (1) brand name (NORDCO Inc.) Auto Lift – Rail Lifter is anticipated.
Background
MOTSU is a Department of Defense (DoD) Ammunition terminal and considered a vital part of the continental United States power projection platform supporting war-fighting commanders around the world. MOTSU provides DoD common user surface deployment and distribution to meet Geographic Combatant Command requirements in support of national objectives and are relied upon to maintain a high OPTEMPO in support of ammunition resupply missions and Preposition Operations.
Objective
The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter machinery is vital to maintaining hundreds of miles of railroad tracks on which locomotives move hundreds of ammunition box cars and flat cars daily.
Basic Services
The Auto Lift - Rail Lifter is a self-propelled piece of rail transport maintenance of way (MOW) equipment that automatically lifts one or both rail tracks to a specific height so that plates can be inserted between the rail and the rail tie. The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter allows the equipment operator(s) to ensure tie plate insertion and positioning is completed safely and properly. The Auto Lift – Rail Lifter supports high production levels while performing railway maintenance.
The life-cycle replacement of the requested Maintenance of Way (MOW) Auto Lift – Rail Lifter is essential to the maintenance of over 100 miles of rail track owned by the Department of the Army. MOTSU continues to move forward with modernization of equipment based on condition and life-cycle replacement. A delay in award of the requested Auto Lift – Rail Lifter could result in mission failure related to equipment readiness issues.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Auto List - Rail Lifter Characteristics.pdf |
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