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J--STEA - REHAB 1901 DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE

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140P4523R0002Federal

Submission Closed12/23/2022, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Park Service Steamtown National Historic Site is conducting market research through a sources sought notice to identify qualified firms capable of performing extensive historic renovations on Diesel Locomotive 1901, an EMC switcher Model SW-1. The objective is to find contractors who can evaluate the locomotive and its systems, develop a comprehensive rehabilitation workplan, and upgrade all safety, electrical, and mechanical systems. The final goal is to ensure the unit is fully operational, dependable, and compliant with Federal Railroad Administration general railroad system standards, utilizing modern parts available through EMD suppliers. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 336510 for Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing and PSC J022 for the maintenance, repair, and rebuild of railway equipment. The government is encouraging responses from all business sizes, including various socio-economic small business categories. Interested vendors were required to submit a tailored capability statement, business size information, and specific company identifiers via email by December 23, 2022. This notice was issued for planning purposes only and did not constitute a formal request for proposal or an obligation for the government to acquire services.

General Info

Market research for firms to renovate and restore Diesel Locomotive 1901 to operational status.

Agency

Department Of The Interior → Ner Supply MABO(45000)

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

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NONE

Documents

1901 Diesel Locomotive Refurbishment / Repair Sources Sought Notice

sources-sought

Low

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 12

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineDec 23

Deadline has passed

Type ChangedFeb 3

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

Submission Closed

12/23/2022, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ner Supply MABO(45000)

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSTATEN ISLAND, NY, 10305, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of The Interior → Ner Supply MABO(45000)

Office AddressSTATEN ISLAND, NY, 10305, USA

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Dunn-Siedow Alicia

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY The National Park Service (NPS) Steamtown National Historic Site (STEA) is conducting market research to determine availability of firms that specialize in extensive historic renovations of diesel locomotives. This special notice is for planning and informational purposes only and SHALL NOT be considered as an Invitation for Bid, Request for Quotation, or Request for Proposal. There is no obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services described in this notice. The Government is seeking responses to this sources-sought synopsis from all interested businesses capable of providing the services needed requirement. Small businesses in all socio-economic categories (including 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman-Owned, etc.) are highly encouraged to identify capabilities in meeting the requirements at fair market prices. In your response, be sure to identify any conditions which may limit small businesses from participation. Be advised that responses to this notice are limited to email correspondence and limited to a total of six (6) pages. Telephone calls/responses will not be accepted. NAICS code for this requirement: The established NAICS code is 336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,500 employees. PSC: J022 - Maintenance / Repair / Rebuild of Equipment - Railway Equipment. Interested vendors responding to this Sources Sought synopsis are to include the following information: 1. a) Vendor name ____________________ b) Vendor address ____________________ c) Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number ___________ d) CAGE code __________ e) Point of contact (POC) __________________ f) Telephone number ____________________ g) Email address ______________________ 2. A brief capability statement (no more than 3 pages) indicating the capability to perform the REQUIRED services. Be specific with RELEVANT contracts of same or similar in nature scope (work), size and complexity. Include contract numbers, descriptions, dollar values, periods of performance, and a customer POC (as applicable). 3. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System NAICS code is 336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. All responses should clearly indicate the firm's business size and all applicable socio-economic category information (i.e., SDB, 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, HUBZ, etc.). Indicate in the boxes below if your firm is eligible for participation in one of the following small business programs. A. [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business (SB) B. [ ] yes [ ] no - HUBZone C. [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Business 8(a) D. [ ] yes [ ] no - Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) E. [ ] yes [ ] no - Women-Owned (WO) Small Business F. [ ] yes [ ] no - Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) G. [ ] yes [ ] no - Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) H. [ ] yes [ ] no - Large Business I. [ ] yes [ ] no - Other (please specify) Interested vendors are encouraged to review the information requested above carefully and to ensure a complete response for thorough consideration. The Government will not review general capability statements submitted in response to this notice. Please ensure submissions are tailored to historic diesel locomotive rehabilitation. Questions: Questions regarding this Sources Sought notice shall be submitted, via email, no later than 1:00 p.m. ET, Friday, December 16, 2022. After this deadline, questions will not be considered regarding this announcement. Responses to this notice are due no later than 9:00 a.m. ET, Friday, December 23, 2022. All questions and interested vendor responses shall be submitted via email to: contact@example.gov. Description of Services: Description of Services: Evaluate entire locomotive and systems; determine condition of all components; develop a workplan for rehabilitation; consult with Steamtown NHS for workplan approval of a full rehabilitation and upgrade of all safety, electrical, and mechanical systems to provide a fully operational and dependable diesel locomotive unit that is usable on the FRA (Federal Railroad Administration) general railroad system. This includes updating all systems with modern parts that are readily available through EMD locomotive parts suppliers. Specific information is provided in the draft Statement of Work attached.