Rail, support

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is issuing a solicitation for support rails (NSN 5340015234296) through a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This procurement seeks to establish an Automated Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) for the supply of these hardware components, with all responsible sources eligible to submit quotes for consideration. The solicitation specifies approved sources including 3GEM4 XWRSR42 and 58928 UWRSR42, though other qualified vendors may participate. Electronic submission is required for all quotes, with quotes evaluated on a timely receipt basis. The deadline for submission is January 20, 2026, providing interested vendors with fifteen days from the posting date of January 5, 2026 to prepare and submit their quotations.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting eligibility to qualified small business concerns. The contract will have a one-year term or continue until aggregate orders reach $350,000, whichever occurs first, with an estimated seven orders anticipated annually and a guaranteed minimum quantity of 43 units. The initial requirement calls for 289 units with delivery required within 115 days from order placement. Items will be distributed to various Defense Logistics Agency depots throughout the continental United States (CONUS) and overseas locations (OCONUS) through consolidation and containerization points, with the contracting mechanism structured as a firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery contract. This procurement falls under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing) and PSC code 53 (Hardware and Abrasives).