FLATBED RAILCAR VEHICLE LOADING RAMPS

The Mission Installation Contracting Command at Fort Drum has issued this combined synopsis and solicitation under solicitation number W911S225U1752 for the procurement of flatbed railcar vehicle loading ramps. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 336510, Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing, and PSC 3990, Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment. The opportunity is designated as an SBA (Small Business Administration) set-aside. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 2, 2025.

The required ramps must feature adjustable heights ranging from 37 to 54 inches to facilitate access to the loading areas of open-top flatcars. Each unit must support a minimum capacity of 30,000 lbs and maintain a driving surface width of at least 96 inches. For mobility and safety, the ramps must be portable and towable by a forklift, including a means to be affixed to a flatcar and a transition plate to bridge irregularities between the ballast base and the driving surface. Additionally, the design must incorporate removable rub-rails and handrails to accommodate wider vehicles while maintaining reattachment capabilities for safety.

Administrative oversight for this acquisition is provided by the Department of the Army, with Barbara Judd serving as the point of contact. The solicitation was published and last updated on August 26, 2025, and currently contains no associated attachments. All technical specifications for the ramps emphasize ease of adjustment using common equipment and the structural integrity of the transition plates to reduce forces during vehicle loading.