Wooden RR Ties

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command has issued a solicitation for wooden railroad ties to be delivered to Fort Benning, Georgia. The procurement seeks 350 grade ties measuring 7" x 9" x 8.5' and multiple switch ties ranging from 9' to 17' in length. All ties must comply with American Railway Engineering and Maintenance Association (AREMA) Manual Chapter 30 specifications and require 100% end plating with preservative treatment per AWPA standards. Preferred wood species include red oak, with white oak, hickory, gum, and Douglas fir also acceptable if properly treated. Contractors must submit quotes by December 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with all questions or additional information requests due at least 72 hours before the solicitation closing. The evaluation will focus on the lowest-priced, conforming offer from a responsible offeror.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the contract. Delivery is scheduled for September 3, 2025, with ties to be delivered in strapped units of 25 each to Ochillie Junction Rail at Fort Benning, GA. Waterborne preservatives are explicitly not permitted, and all shipments must include accompanying test reports. Contractors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible. The specific delivery location is Building 6060, 10801 1st Division Road, Fort Benning, GA 31905. Quotes must be submitted with signed solicitation documents and any necessary certifications directly to regina.l.gibson7.civ@army.mil, with all contractors required to verify detailed specifications and salient characteristics to be considered for award.