MODIFICATION
R -- Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems Research Program: Technology Enforcement of Temporal Separation for Shared-Track Operations
- Notice Date
- 2/24/2012
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541611
— Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Transit Administration HQ, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20590
- ZIP Code
- 20590
- Solicitation Number
- FTA-12-0031
- Point of Contact
- Naheed Nasrin, Phone: 2023664882
- E-Mail Address
-
naheed.nasrin@dot.gov
(naheed.nasrin@dot.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Rail Transit Signal and Control Systems Research Program: Technology Enforcement of Temporal Separation for Shared-Track Operations Solicitation Number: FTA-12-0031 Agency: Federal Transit Administration Synopsis: The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will procure Professional Services for FTA's Office of Research, Demonstration and Innovation (TRI).The Contractor shall study the functional requirements and performance standards of communications-based train control systems meeting the Positive Train Control (PTC) mandate for multiple types of train-sets in the shared use of rail tracks and rights of ways. The purpose is to evaluate the risk and reliability of current PTC technology, and to identify the enhancements needed to enforce the temporal separation of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) compliant (often heavy in weight) equipment and Lighter-Weight equipment in shared-track operations, which may include both freight and passenger railroad systems. The contract support is sought to evaluate the use of PTC to enforce the extended temporal separation rules, and create a demonstration program of a PTC system that improves the safety of shared-track operations. The contractor shall perform services based upon a Performance Work Statement (PWS) submitted in response to a Statement of Objectives (SOO). The contractor shall perform the work for this effort at the Contractor's facility. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 6.1, the Government intends for this acquisition to be offered for full and open competition to include both large and small businesses. The period of performance will be 15 months from June 2012 through September 2013. The North American Industrial Classification Standard (NAICS) code for this procurement is 541611. The solicitation and all related documents will be posted at this site. Instructions for submitting questions and proposals will be given at the time the solicitation is released. The resulting award will be Best Value, with non-cost factors being significantly more important than cost. If at anytime the Government determines that the requested services are no longer required, the Government reserves the right to not make an award. The Government also reserves the right to award without discussions. Proposals will be due after Request for Proposal (RFP) release date. All responses from responsible and capable contractors will be considered for evaluation and award of the contract. All inquiries regarding this requirement shall be submitted electronically and directed to Naheed Nasrin, Contract Specialist, at Naheed.nasrin@dot.gov The estimated date for the Request for Proposal (RFP) to be uploaded to FedBizOpps is between March 9, 2012 and March 15, 2012. Contracting Office Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington DC 20590 United States Place of Performance: The contractor shall perform the work for this effort at the Contractor's facility. Primary Point of Contact: Naheed Nasrin Contract Specialist Naheed.nasrin@dot.gov Phone: 202-366-4882 Fax: (202) 366-3808
- Web Link
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- Record
- SN02682586-W 20120226/120224234930-ad32bfc33f44e0c3d20a6e88cbd7b620 (fbodaily.com)
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