NORDCO Auto-Lift Rail Lifter Machine
ID: W519TC-25-F-RLFTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers (423860)

PSC

RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, RAILROAD (2230)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3b6491ff6e564208840cb3ad374b0a10/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking information regarding the procurement of an Auto Lift Rail Lifter Machine, which is essential for maintaining railroad tracks used for ammunition transport. This sources sought notice indicates an immediate requirement for the replacement of an existing rail lifter machine, with the objective of ensuring safe and efficient maintenance of over 100 miles of rail track critical to military operations. The Auto Lift Rail Lifter is a self-propelled maintenance of way equipment that automates the lifting of rail tracks, thereby facilitating the insertion of tie plates and supporting high production levels in railway maintenance. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Jennifer Cramblett at jennifer.j.cramblett.civ@army.mil or Andrew Hinton at andrew.l.hinton3.civ@army.mil, as this notice does not constitute a commitment to contract or a request for proposals at this time.

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    Jennifer Cramblett
    jennifer.j.cramblett.civ@army.mil
    Andrew Hinton
    andrew.l.hinton3.civ@army.mil
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