SAM #W519TC-26-Q-GEAR

Rail Gear Supply and Installation for Two GSA Dump Trucks at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant

This opportunity involves the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) seeking vendors for the supply and installation of Rail Gear on two GSA dump trucks at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) - End user: McAlester Army Ammunition Plant - Vehicles to be outfitted: - 2024 Ford F650 Single Cab Dump Truck (VIN: 1FDNF6DE6SDF10311) - 2022 International HV607 Single Cab Dump Truck (VIN: 1HTEJMMRXPH214429) - Products/Services Requested: - Front and Rear Hi-Rail Gear for both trucks - Standard options: Rail Sweeps, Auto Locks, Positive Down Pressure, 12” Wheels, Stub Axle Insulation, Front Axle Lock Up Kit - Brake system modifications specific to each vehicle - Frame modifications and hydraulic selector valve integration - Installation of ECCO LED Mini Bar (8 Head, Vac-MAG, 12/24 VDC, A, C1 (FRA)) on International HV607 - All necessary electrical and hydraulic work - Modifications to fuel tanks, air tanks, brakes, exhaust, battery boxes, and frame rails as needed - Alignment and track testing per FRA 214.523, with inspection documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards - One-year warranty on parts, rail gear, and installation - Open to U.S.-based vendors only - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated in the notice

Description

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify potential sources having an interest to provide Rail Gear at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, McAlester, Oklahoma.

The result of this market research will contribute to determining this method of procurement, if a requirement materializes. Based on the response to this sources sought notice/ market research, this requirement may be set-aside for small business (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set-aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.

Please see Statement of Work Below for more details.

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought is for information purposes only. This is NOT a Request for Proposal/ Quotation (RFP/ RFQ) to be submitted. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers and the government is under NO obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

Your response to this Sources Sought, including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted to the Contract Specialist, Elijah Campos, in either Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF), via email at elijah.r.campos2.civ@army.mil no later than 1:00 pm Central Time on 14 August 2026. Please reference this sources sought number in the subject line of the email and on all enclosed documents. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Do NOT submit classified information.

If your organization has the potential capacity to provide the required services, please provide the following information:

Organization name, address, primary point of contact (POCs) and their email address, telephone number, FAX, and the type of ownership for the organization. A capability statement(s) addressing the requirements of this notice, with appropriate documentation supporting claims of organizational and staff capability. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements

All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. 

STATEMENT OF WORK

The U.S. Department of Defense – Army, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has a requirement to provide Rail Gear and the Installation of that Rail Gear on the following two (2) Single Cab GSA Vehicles: 

G71-B0606, 2024, Ford F650, Single Cab, Dump Truck VIN: 1FDNF6DE6SDF10311, GVWR 22,000 lb.  

G82-0198Y, 2022, International HV607, Single Cab, Dump Truck VIN: 1HTEJMMRXPH214429, GVWR 35,000 lb. 

The Vendor will supply the Rail Gear for the Front and Rear for both the GSA Vehicle TAG (G71-B0606) and the GSA Vehicle TAG (G82-0198Y), in addition to Installation of that Rail Gear for both cabs. The Vehicles w/Rail Gear Installed should be Aligned and Track Tested IAW FRA 214.523. The contractor shall provide MCAAP with the Inspection Documentation. 

Equipment to be Installed/Services Performed:  

Front and Rear Hi-Rail Gear of both cabs 

Standard Options for both vehicles: Front and Rear Rail Sweeps, Auto Locks (No Pins), Positive Down Pressure (Slotted Links), 12” Wheels and Stub Axle Insulation, Front Axle Lock Up Kit. 

Front Brakes (12V Power Unit) for GSA Vehicle TAG (G71-B0606) only 

Front Brakes (Air from Truck) for GSA Vehicle TAG (G82-0198Y) only 

For both GSA Vehicles: 

Extended or Modify Front Frame for Rail Gear Clearance and Space Bumper as Needed  

Remove Pull Plate, Extended Frame to Fit Gear Reinstall Gladhands, Hitch and Wiring 

Manual Activated hydraulic selector valve and flow control, tied into Dump Body 

For GSA Vehicle TAG (G71-B0606) only: 

Add Rear Leaf Springs or Lift for Rail gear Clearance 

ABS and Tractions Control Override with Switch on Gear 

For GSA Vehicle TAG (G82-0198Y) only: 

ECCO LED Mini Bar, 8 Head, Vac-MAG, 12/24 VDC, A, C1 (FRA)  

Includes: All electrical and Hydraulic requirements to complete unit installation 

Includes Modifications: Alterations or Relocation to Components related to fuel tanks, air tanks, brakes, exhaust systems, battery boxes, protrusions above and below frame rails, shortening or lengthening frame rails.  

Return any OEM equipment Removed to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant 

MCAAP will Deliver and Pickup Unit 

Mileage for rail gear installation is limited to 355 one-way miles total - 710 miles, and a U.S. based Vendor. 

Warranty – 1 Year Parts & Rail Gear, 1 Year Installation Coverage

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