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Railroad and Fencing Repairs at Gate #4

U.S. Department of Defense
Updated Jul 22, 2026 · 13:26 UTC
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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

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