RAILCAR SPANNERS

The contract is for the procurement of MilAirX Rail Spanners, a high-performance railway equipment designed for railcar maintenance and safety operations. These spanners are engineered to be the strongest and lightest on the market, with a rated capacity of 40,000 pounds per pair or axle, maintaining a minimum two-to-one safety factor that ensures potential failure occurs above 80,000 pounds per axle. Each unit measures 72 inches in length, 24 inches in width, and 4 inches in thickness, and features a reinforced Stub Toe design to prevent premature wear from repeated use, eliminating the risk of knife-point deformation. A robust Kicker Plate enhances durability under extreme conditions, making the tool suitable for heavy-duty military and railcar applications. The solicitation, identified as W911S226U3459, was posted on July 15, 2026, with a response deadline of July 2, 2026, and is categorized as a combined contract under the Small Business Administration set-aside program exclusively for small businesses. It falls under NAICS code 336510, corresponding to railroad rolling stock manufacturing. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the Office of W6QM Micc-Ft Drum located at Fort Drum, New York, with performance required at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Joseph Deblois, reachable via phone and email, and all bids must be submitted through the official SAM.gov portal.