Commander, Pine Bluff Arsenal, 10-020 Kabrich Circle, Attn: SIOPB- PO, Pine Bluff, AR 71602-9500

55 -- CROSS TIES, RAILROAD AND SWITCH TIES SOL DAAA03-96-T-0117 DUE 082196 POC Lorrie Meggs, Purchasing Agent, 501/540-3019. Cross ties and switch ties. Cross ties, railroad, 4,100 each, 6'' X 8'', 8'6''. IAW American Railway Engineering Association Specifications. All hard woods, except for white oak, are acceptable. All ties shall have nail plates on both ends. S-irons are not acceptable. Ties shall be pressure treated IAW the most current version of American Wood Preserver's Association Standard CG. Switch ties, 10 MBF, nominal 7'' X 9'', lengths varying from 9 LF to 16 LF in increments of 0.5 LF. Specification same as cross ties. To be delivered FOB Destination to Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR 71602-9500. A written quotation will be issued on or about 7 Aug 96 with anticipated award date of 22 Aug 96. Delivery needed NLT 30 Aug 96. Request for solicitations may be faxed to 501-540-4090, or requested in writing. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by Pine Bluff Arsenal. (0204)

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