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This is a Presolicitation notice.
The agency is announcing an upcoming solicitation. Watch for the actual RFP/RFQ to be posted later.
The Army needs a small business to repair railroad tracks and fences at Gate #4 on Fort Bliss.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need?
- Repair damage caused by a train at Railroad Tracks Gate #4.
- Replace ties, ballast, derailer, missing tie plates and spikes, chain link fence, and vehicular gate.
- Verify track geometry to ensure compliance.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
- This is a firm-fixed-price contract.
- The contractor shall provide all work, labor, materials, related fees, and related services for construction requested herein until completion and acceptance of the entire work.
- How will they pick the winner?
- The evaluation basis is not specified.
- When and how do you bid?
- The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be posted on or about 7 August 2026.
- A site visit/Pre-con Conference is planned for 13 August 2026.
- The expected suspense date for Requests for Information (RFIs) is 27 August 2026.
- The Solicitation will have details about the Bid due and opening dates.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Don't bother if…
- You must have at least 5 years of experience with similar railroad work and be fully compliant with FRA certifications.
Heads up — easy to miss
- A bid Guarantee is required (at least 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000; whichever is less).
- Performance and Payment bonds must equal 100% of the original Contract price.
- The awardee of this contract will be required to provide a Superintendent at all times work is being performed on the project.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Review the solicitation for details about the Bid due and opening dates.
- RSVP for the site visit on 13 August 2026.
Primary point of contact
Name
Jakeb James
Email
jakeb.i.james.civ@army.mil
Phone
(915) 568-4332