Railroad Maintenance Services

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is requesting quotations for railroad maintenance services at Fort Pickett in Blackstone, New Kent County, Virginia, with quotations due June 4, 2026. Work must be completed prior to the next scheduled rail movement on July 4, 2026, and commence immediately upon contract acceptance.

The scope encompasses maintenance on two curves of the MTC Fort Pickett rail spur, an active rail line. Curve 1 requires removal and replacement of 100 Grade 3 crossties (6" × 8" × 9'), ballast replacement and tamping, track bolt tightening or replacement, track gauging, ballast tamping for weathering, inspection and replacement of one visually inaccessible tie, and hand dressing of disturbed areas. Curve 2 requires removal and replacement of 78 Grade 3 crossties with identical specifications, ballast replacement and tamping, track bolt tightening or replacement, track gauging, ballast tamping for weathering, and hand dressing of disturbed areas. All work must comply with the most current version of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association Maintenance Manual.

No estimated contract value, contract duration, set-asides, preferences, pre-bid meeting, site-visit requirements, or evaluation criteria are specified in the available documents. Questions should be submitted through eVA to Lynn Poole at Judy.L.Poole4.nfg@army.mil.