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Independent Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety Assessment Services

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Independent Positive Train Control (PTC) Safety Assessment Services through multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, featuring a base year plus three option years. This procurement aims to secure contractors who will conduct independent safety assessments of railroads' PTC systems to ensure compliance with Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations part 236, subpart I. Since railroads cannot operate PTC systems in revenue service without FRA-issued system certifications, these contractors will review comprehensive technical documentation, evaluate risk assessment processes, and provide formal, independent opinions on whether PTC systems meet regulatory requirements. Approximately 25 to 30 new PTC Safety Plans (PTCSPs) are expected for evaluation by the end of 2020. The contractor’s assessments will inform FRA’s decisions on whether to grant, conditionally grant, or deny certification requests, although the contractor’s recommendations are advisory and not binding. Interested parties are directed to monitor the FedBizOpps website for the official solicitation release and related updates, as no requests will be accepted via phone, email, or fax. The contract will be administered by the FRA in Washington, DC, and points of contact include Contracting Officer Richard Lee Anderson and Brittany Alvarenga.

General Info

FRA seeks contractors for independent Positive Train Control safety assessments via IDIQ contracts.

Agency

Department Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedApr 24

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Transportation → 693JJ6 Federal Railroad Administration

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20590, USA

Contacts

Brittany Alvarenga

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Richard Lee AndersonContracting Officer

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Full Description

*********THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY********** Projected Release of RFP: June The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), intends to issue a solicitation for Independent Positive Train Control(PTC) Safety Assessment Services. FRA intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit proposals for a multiple award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts with a base year and three (3) option years. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is seeking contractors to conduct an independent safety assessment of each railroad's positive train control (PTC) system for compliance with the requirements of Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I (https://www.ecfr.gov) to support FRA's issuance of PTC System Certifications. In general, a railroad may not operate a PTC system in revenue service unless and until FRA grants PTC System Certification (Certification) to the railroad under Title 49 United States Code (U.S.C.) - 20157(h) and 49 CFR - 236.1015. To enable FRA to issue the required Certifications, FRA is seeking to engage independent safety assessors (Contractor(s)) to: 1. Comprehensively review each railroad's highly technical and complex PTC Safety Plan (PTCSP) and supporting documentation, 2. Conduct an independent safety assessment of the railroad's risk assessment process and safety demonstration of its PTC system, 3. Provide confidence that the railroad has properly conducted the required risk assessment(s) under 49 CFR - 236.1015(d)-(e), and 4. Provide a formal, written, technically-supported and justified, and independent opinion regarding whether or not a railroad's PTC system meets the regulatory requirements for PTC System Certification under 49 CFR part 236, subpart I, including under 49 CFR 236.1005, 236.1009, 236.1015, and, if applicable, 236.1007 (additional requirements for high-speed service). FRA expects to receive approximately 25 to 30 new PTCSPs between now and December 31, 2020. FRA will utilize the Contractor's conclusions and recommendations when determining whether to grant, grant with conditions, or deny a railroad's request for PTC System Certification under 49 CFR part 236, subpart I. The Contractor's conclusions and recommendations, however, are merely advisory in nature and are not binding on FRA. The solicitation will only be released and available electronically at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. Accordingly, NO written, telephone, facsimile or e-mail requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. Interested parties may register at the aforementioned site to receive notification of this action, as well as a variety of other procurement announcements and information. It is the responsibility of offerors to monitor the FedBizOpps website for any amendments or additional information related to the solicitation package and this procurement. NO OTHER PROCUREMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.