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22 -- RAILROAD TAMPER/LINER SOL DAAA09-98-R-3092 DUE 112398 POC Contract Specialist Sue Mesa (309) 782-5842 (Site Code DAAA09) McAlester AAP requires a single (1 each) new railroad repair tamper/regulator. This item must be capable of lifting, leveling, aligning and tamping railway tracks and ballast. The equipment must be capable of performing these operations on both straight track and switches with a single jacking system. Straight track tamping must be equivalent to standard industry hight production rates. All geometry for the control of placement of the rails must be generated on board the tamper with the capability of retaining the information in electronic format. All equipment controls must be from a single cab. The purpose of this amendment is to combine the synopsis and the solicitation for the Railroad Tamper/Liner (DAAA09-98-R-3092) as one document. This is a commercial item solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the solicitation in it's entirety; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Any questions should be directed to the point of contact listed below.This synopsis/solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-05, dated 22 June 1998. This procurement's Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 4789, the small business size standard is $5 Million. McAlester Army Ammunition Plant requires one (1) single new railroad repair equipment item commonly called a tamper/regulator. This item must be capable of lifting, leveling, aligning and tamping railway tracks and ballast. The equipment must be capable of performing these operations on both straight track and switches with a single jacking system. Straight track tamping must be equivalant to standard industry high production rates. All geometry for the control of placement of the rails must be generated on board the tamper with the capability of retaining the information in electronic format. All equipment controls must be from a single cab. REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RAILROAD TAMPER/LINER: 1. FRAME: Minimum 45,000 PSI tensile high strength steel. 2. DIMENSIONS: Length -- working 49 ft. maximum for travel, 66 ft. maximum for working. Width -- 10 ft. 6 in. maximum for travel, 13 ft. 3 in. maximum for working. Height -- 12 ft. madximum for travel, 12 ft. 9 in. maximum for working. Weight -- No more than 65,000 lbs. Wheel base variable 27 ft. to 31 ft.; no longer than 31 ft. 3. WHEELS/AXLES/SUSPENSION: Wheels 30 in. cast steel, minimum; Axles -- solid forged steel; Suspension -- Trunion mounted axles, w/shock pads at each wheel; Fail safe brake system. 4. DRIVE TRAIN: Four wheel drive capability; 2 speed traction motor; On-the-go shift capability. 5. ENGINE-DIESEL: Turbocharged; Minimum 200 hp at 1800 RPM; Engine and hydraulic oil system coolers required as a minimum. 6. CAB: Large rear entry; Fully enclosed; Climatized suspension air bags, accessible from either side; Climate controlled cab w/defroster and wipers; Provide operator good visibility in work or travel; Interior lights; All controls are to be in easy reach of operator; All windows to be tinted; All function of operation from one (1) cab; Auto operator seat adjustment (height). 7. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 24 VDC, 100 AMP Alternator (minimum); system monitoring gages and audible warning system. 8. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: Variable displacement piston pumps; Fixed displacement gear pumps; All valves 24 VDC; Emergency electrical pumps as backups. 9. AIR SYSTEMS: 100 PSI operating pressure, minimum. 10. HYDRAULIC TANK: 150 Gallon Capacity, minimum. 11. FUEL TANK: 180 Gallon capacity, minimum. 12. Tamping Units: Traversing work heads tamp entire switch area; Hydraulically driven at 3000 vibrations per minute; Sixteen tamping tools; minimum. 13. LEVELING SYSTEM: Infrared projector; Non-adjustable fixed shadow boards; Fixed proportional receivers with built-inclinometer; Center reference; Prefer delta system; Auto-ramping-super elevation and cross level capabilities required as a minimum. 14. LINING SYSTEM: On-board computer based system using laser beam. 15. COMBO CLAMP LIFTING: Clamping ball of rail during production; Lift from base of rail in switches where required; All clamps to be combination rail clamps for both straight rail and turnouts. 16. OPERATOR MANUAL: Four copies required. 17. ELECTRICAL AND HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS: Two copies required. 18. PROJECTOR BUGGY: Fold up mechanical assist mechanism required; Automated buggy deployment and retrieval. 19. COMPUTER BASED LINING PROGRAM: Two copies of diskettes containing software to be used as backup. 20. TRACK GUAGE 56 1/2 Inches. 21. One each roof mounted warning light, yellow, flashing, or strobe; visible from 500 feet in clear weather. 22. Easy access to engine for rountine maintenance and repair. 23. Provide training for ten (10) McAlester Army Ammunition Plant employees in one session. 24. WARRANTY: Standard Manufacturer's Warranty for new equipment. Award will be Firm Fixed Price to the Low Technically Acceptable Offeror. Technically Acceptable is defined as meeting the minimum requirements in all areas. Only technically acceptable proposals will be considered for an award. The Government will consider all offers to be valid for a period of 60 days. The provision at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror-Commercial item applies. The provision at FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commerical Items applies. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the following provisions: FAR 52.212-3, and DFAR 252.212-7000 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offers. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items and FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the following clauses apply: FAR 52.203-6; 52.219-8; 52.222-35; 52.222-36; 52.222-37;52.225-3 AND 52.225-9. DFAR Clause 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditiions Required to Implement Statutes or ExecutiveOrders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and the following clauses apply: DFARS 252.219-7006; 252.225-7001, 252.227-7015, 252.227-7037, AND 252.247-7024. DELIVERY: 31 MARCH 1999; FOB: DESTINATION. SHIP TO: Receiving Officer/Whse 8, McAlester Army Ammuniition Plant, McAlester, OK 74501. HOURS OF OPERATION: Receiving hours at warehouse 8 are from 6:30 am until 3pm Monday through Thursday. All shipments must be at main gate (truck gate) on or before 3pm. No shipments will be accepted after 3 pm unless prior arrangements have been made. No shipments accepted on Fridays. No shipments accepted on Government Holidays. Government holidays are as follows: New Years day; Martin Luther King day; President's day; Memorial day; Independence day; Labor day; Columbus day; Veteran's day; Thanksgiving day; and Christmas. If the holiday falls on a Friday or Saturday, the holiday will be observed on Thursday. If the holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday. ISSUE DATE: The issue date is the date this amended notice is published in the CBD. CLOSING DATE: 2:00pm CDT 23 Nov 98. DFAR Clause 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration shall apply. NOTICE TO ALL CONTRACTORS: All contractors who provide goods/ services to the Department of Defense (DOD) must be registered in the Central Contractor's Register (CCR). You cannot be awarded a DOD contract whose solicitation is issued after 31 May 98 if you are not registered in the CCR. You may register via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil. Further information may be obtained through the Internet at: http://www.acq.osd.mil/ec/faqs. If you do not have Internet access and want to register you may contact the CCR Registration Assistance Center at 1-888-227-2423. This is a DO rated contract regarding the Defense Priorities and Allocations system. Faxed proposals IAW FAR 52.215-5 are acceptable. Proposals should be faxed to 309-782-4955, Attn: Susan Mesa. Proposals may be mailed to: HQ, Industrial Operations Command (HQ, IOC), Attn: AMSIO-ACI-S/Ms. Susan Mesa, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000. Posted 10/23/98 (I-SN264950). (0296)

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