Rail Spanners

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Army as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products under the title 'Rail Spanners'. The goal of this contract is to procure rail spanners that meet specific technical requirements to support the Army's operational needs. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses, emphasizing the importance of supporting small business participation in government contracts.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of Rail Spanners with the following specifications:
- Brand Name: Landsport
- Part Number: LS1724072RSC
- Salient Characteristics:
- All aluminum construction
- 17,000 lb capacity each
- 24” wide
- Sections 72" length
- Non-skid, self-cleaning, with a 2” traction cleat surface; spacing between 14 cleats allows debris to fall through
- Both ends have an 18” taper/rise at a 13-degree angle
- Maximum span of 48” to rest on a flat/unobstructed surface
- Must be secured to rail car while in use.
- Delivery terms are F.O.B. destination, and offers submitted on a basis other than F.O.B. destination will be rejected as nonresponsive. New equipment only; used or remanufactured products will not be accepted.

Period of Performance
Preferred delivery time is within 30 days from the date of order.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to specified locations as determined by the U.S. Army.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior Army rail spanners procurement under contract W911S225PA974, awarded to Military Airlift Experts (Milairx) for $233,200 (09/16/25–11/20/25), described as “S2P2: RAIL SPANNERS SOLICITATION.” The current requirement for Landsport rail spanners with specific part number/specifications is consistent with the same product category and prior “RAIL SPANNERS” purchases, suggesting the new buy may be a continuation or follow-on replenishment of previously procured spanners.