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Railroad Cars and Track Installation

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FA3030-12-T-0003Federal

Submission Closed09/17/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation FA3030-12-T-0003, issued by the Department of Defense 17th Contracting Squadron, is a total small business set-aside for the procurement and installation of railroad equipment at the Goodfellow Fire Academy Hazmat Training Facility in San Angelo, Texas. The project involves the acquisition of three specific types of rail cars for static display: one hopper car approximately 58 feet in length, one pressurized tank car with a 34,000-gallon capacity that must be triple rinsed, and one intermodal flatbed car approximately 93 feet in length. All cars must be in good operational condition with only normal wear and tear acceptable. In addition to the rail cars, the contract requires the installation of a 300-foot exhibit rail line. This installation includes leveling the area, providing gravel for drainage, and utilizing 85lb or heavier rail sections. While the rail and fastenings may be second-hand or certified reconditioned for non-operational use, all timber wood ties must be new. The project must adhere to the provided Statement of Work, including Union Pacific and AREMA standards, to create a hazardous materials and WMD train derailment training site. The period of performance for the equipment is designated from August 23, 2012, to August 22, 2013.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA3030 17 Cons Cc

Contract Value

$171,459.37

NAICS

336510 - Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Goodfellow AFB, SAN ANGELO, TX, 76908, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

OMEGA RAIL SERVICES INC

Award Issued Date

09/17/2012, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

FA3030-12-T-0003 - Rail Cars and Installation

rfp

High

Proposed Hazardous Materials/WMD Train Derailment Site

specifications

High

SOW - Purchase and Installation of Rail Track and Cars

sow

High

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedAug 6

Sources Sought

Type ChangedAug 24

Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis

Notice updatedSep 5

The notice description changed.

AwardedSep 17

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/17/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3030 17 Cons Cc

Contacts2 people available

OfficeGOODFELLOW AFB, TX, 76908-4705, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3030 17 Cons Cc

Office AddressGOODFELLOW AFB, TX, 76908-4705, USA

Contacts

Nicholas A. JohnsonContract Specialist

William E Simpkins

Full Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Please visit www.fedbizopps.gov and register to automatically recieve procurement notifications from FEDBIZOPPS. The system will inform you, via e-mail, when there has been activity on FEDBIZOPPS concerning this solicitation. NAICS Code: 336510 and the Size Standard: 1,000 EMP. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. CLIN 0001 - Hopper Car, Rail Road Hopper Car (Roof, Sides, Flooring, Trucks and assemblies) must be in good/operational condition with minor dents, normal wear/tear being acceptable. Dimensions approximate: Outside Length 58' 01", width 10'8", height 15' 6" and light weight x/- 63,000# IAW with Statement of Work. QTY: 12 Months, period of Performance 23 Aug 12 - 22 Aug 13. QTY: 1 Each CLIN 0002 - Pressurized Tank Car, Railroad Tank Car overall (Roof, Sides, Flooring, and Truck Assembly) must be in good/operational condition with minor dents, normal wear/tear being acceptable. Approximate Dimensions: Length 80' and Capacity 34,000 gallons. Tank Car will have a light weight of +/- 95,000#. Of high importance; the Pressure Tank Car must be triple rinsed. IAW with Statement of Work. QTY: 1 Each CLIN 0003 - Flat Bed Car, Intermodal Rail Road Flat bed Car (Overall Flatcar (Bed, Trucks and assemblies) must be in good/operational condition with minor dents, normal wear/tear being acceptable. Dimensions approximate: Length 93'10", width 10'8", height 6'00" and light weight x/- 50,000# IAW with Statement of Work. QTY: 1 CLIN 0004 - Rail Line, Installation of Exhibit/Static Display Rail Line within the confines of the Goodfellow Fire Academy Hazmat Training Facility area. The length of the Exhibit/Static Display Rail line will be 300 ft. The installation is to include: leveling of the area, placement of needed gravel for drainage. Rail used must be classified as 85lbs or heavier per linier yard using 33 ft sections and would Construction of the rail using second hand or certified reconditioned components and materials, e.g., rail sections, fastenings to include track bolts, spikes, tie plates, etc. as permitted for a non-operational rail line, excluding timber wood ties, which shall be new.. Installation would require 20 sections (660 ft.) of rail and approximately 150 rail road ties. IAW with Statement of Work. QTY: 1 Each **Please see Clause 5352.215-9001 in the formal solicitation for site visit details**

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