Railroad Track Tamping Machine

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. SEE THE ATTACHED COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. 

The solicitation number is FR24RDI20000000127 and being issued as full and open competition. This notice and the incorporated provisions and clauses are those in affect through the Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2024-05. Clauses and Provisions are available in full text at www.acquisition.gov.  All responsible sources may submit a quote.

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

            333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing

Eligible business size:  All

Competition: Full and Open Competition

Product and Service Code (PSC): 2230,
            Right-of-Way Construction and Maintenance Equipment, Railroad

FAR Provisions/Clauses: 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5 apply to this procurement.  For full text and wording visit www.acquisition.gov.

The Government contemplates an award of a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order/contract resulting from this solicitation.

Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

Description:

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price type contract for a Railroad Track Tamping Machine (Tamper) to support construction and maintenance of tracks at DOT’s Transportation Technology Center (TTC)

TTC is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Pueblo, Colorado, at 55500 DOT Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001 and has approximately 50 miles of test rail track, including: (1) a short High Tonnage Loop used primarily to test track components under heavy axle load freight cars; (2) a 13.5-mile long Railroad Test Track used for high-speed testing up to 165 mph; (3) a shorter Transit Test Track equipped with third rail electrification and a maximum speed of 90 mph; and (4) various other test tracks used to evaluate vehicle performance over a range of extreme track conditions.