WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- W6QM MICC-FT DRUM, DEPT OF DEFENSE, has a requirement for "Rail Spanners". The solicitation notice (W911S226U3919) was posted on Aug 07, 2026 04:15 pm CDT. All responses are due by Aug 14, 2026 01:00 pm CDT.
Contract Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Description: Minimum 72 inch long x 24 inch wide and no more than 4 inch thick. Minimum weight per single spanner 20,000lbs (40,000lbs per pair/axle) total weight minimum of each spanner is 78lbs EA. Rated capacity shall be no more than 50% of failure strength (at least a 2-to-1 safety factor). Failure strength is determined by the amount of weight that causes permanent deformation of the aluminum. Meaning that an 80,000 axle can be placed on a pair...