Amendment A000003 6-18-20.pdf

OMB Approval 2700-0042

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 4

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

A000003 06/18/2020 N/A

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

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USDOT/OST-R/Volpe Center 55 Broadway Kendall Square Cambridge, MA 02142

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No. Street, county, State and ZIP: Code) (4) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

X 6913G620Q300058

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06/18/2020

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, X is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning one (1) copy of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or

(c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATA SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment and is received prior to the opening hour and data specified

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, [] is required to sign this document and return 3 copies to the issuing office.

This amendment A000003 is to respond to ten clarification questions. See response to clarification questions submitted by potential offerors for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Spot Car requirement as detailed on pages 2-4.

Except at provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Roland J. Regan

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

BY _____________________________________________

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

6913G620Q300058

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Spot Cars

Amendment A000003

The purpose of this amendment A000003 is to respond to clarification questions received before the expiration date and time of June 11, 1:00 p.m. ET. There were 10 questions and one inquiry. The ten questions and corresponding responses and inquiry are cited below.

Inquiry: CFR 231.30 requirements state that the coupler release mechanism should be actuated from the switchman’s step. The manufacturer’s standard commercial product has a coupler release button on the operator’s console inside the cab only.

Inquiry Response: Coupler release actuation from the switchman’s step is not required.

Clarification Questions and Responses:

Question 1): The drawings provided don’t show the coupler details. Please provide the additional information below so we can ensure the car spotter will navigate the 125-foot radius curve specified in the Statement of Work:

a. 4-axle gen. purpose flat car

i. Coupler information (AAR standard type E, E/F, F …)

ii. Degrees of horizontal swing

b. 8-axle 140 ton depressed

i. Coupler information (AAR standard type E, E/F, F …)

ii. Degrees of horizontal swing

c. 12-axle M1

i. Coupler information (AAR standard type E, E/F, F …)

ii. Degrees of horizontal swing

d. M140 (Not specifically called out in specifications, but drawing was provided)

i. Coupler information (AAR standard type E, E/F, F …)

ii. Degrees of horizontal swing

Response #1: See PNSY-Rail Defueling Report PDF attached hereto. This report addresses question #1 a-d questions as cited above.

Question #2: Is the rail beside the cleats mentioned in section 1.4 section g, subsection 3 embedded rail or surface mounted? If surface mounted what is the dimension above the concrete?

Response #2: Rail is embedded.

Question #3: What size/type fire extinguisher is required?

Response #3: 10 lb. or larger BC-type fire extinguisher.

Question #4: Paint

a) Provide paint specifications for each color paint.

- Safety Yellow

- Navy Blue

- Black

b) Do only visible exterior surfaces have to be yellow?

Response #4: Federal color standard #13538 Yellow. Federal color standard #17038 Black. Federal color standard # 15050 Blue. Black may be used in place of Blue.

Question #5: Are there any NAVY related decals other than the unit numbers required on the outside of the machine?

a) What size and style font are required for the unit number?

b) What are the unit numbers?

Response #5: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to be stenciled in addition to the ID numbers. Regular font no smaller than 4-inch tall letters (see example here). Actual numbers are to be provided at time of award.

Question #6: Is manufacturer branding allowed on the outside of the car spotter?

Response #6: Yes.

Question #7: Is manufacturer branding allowed on the inside of the car spotter? Manufacturer’s standard product has permanent branding on the steering column, floormat and headrest.

Response #7: Yes.

Question #8: Can Emergency Stop buttons on each sides of the car spotter be used in place of a remote handheld Emergency Stop Control?

Response #10: No.

Question #9: Does the battery tender unit need to be permanently mounted to the car spotter?

Response #9: Yes.

Question #10: If air bell availability exceeds delivery timeline, can the Graham White 375 E-Bell shown below be substituted.

Response #10: No.

Attach: PNSY-Rail Defueling Report

APPENDIX A

RAILROAD ALIGNMENT

APPENDIX B

RAIL CAR / LOCOMOTIVE SPECIFICATIONS

M-1001

AAR Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices Design, Fabrication, and Construction of Freight Cars

CHAPTER 2

Table 2.1 Horizontal curve data for standard coupler arrangements

Coupler Design Yoke Design

Arrangement Standarda/ Maximum Coupler

Lateral Angleb/

Maximum Coupler Lateral Displacement at Coupling Line C (in.)b/

Effective Coupler Length Lc/ (in.)

Length of Shankd/ (in.)

E60C, Y40A, S-239 7° 3.47 28.46 21.50 E61B, Y30A, Striker S-2018 9° 4.53 28.94 16.94

E67B, Y41A, S-241 8° 4.63 33.28 25.00 E68B, Y45A, S-243 13° 9.67 43.00 31.00

E68B, Y49A, 13° Striker 13° 9.67 43.00 31.00 E69A, Y45A, S-244 15° 15.53 60.00 48.00

F70C, Y45A, Striker S1C (former) 10° 5.08 29.25 17.25 F70C, Y45A, S-245 13° 6.58 29.25 17.25 F79C, Y45A, S-247 13° 9.67 43.00 31.00

F79C, Y49A, 13° Striker 13° 9.67 43.00 31.00 F73A, Y45A, 15° Striker 15° 15.53 60.00 48.00

NOTES:

a/ Where no arrangement standard exists, strikers are shown.

b/ Lateral tabular values shown are maximum coupler displacements. Lateral values may be reduced, providing cars can negotiate the required curves specified in paragraph 2.1.4.2.1.

c/ Length from coupling line to intersection of coupler centerline with car centerline.

d/ Length from coupler horn to butt or pivot point of coupler.

Table 2.3 Vertical curve data for standard coupler arrangementsa/

Coupler Design Yoke Design

Clearance Over Coupler Shank

Effective Coupler

Lengthb/ (in.)

Maximum Coupler Vertical Angle θ° c/,d/

Maximum Coupler Vertical Displacement at Coupling Line (in.)c/

Upward Downward Upward Downward E60C, Y40A, 1⁄2 in. 28.46 1.77° 0° 0.88 0 E61B, Y30A, 1⁄2 in. 28.94 1.74° 0° 0.88 0 E67B, Y41A, 1⁄2 in. 33.28 1.52° 0° 0.88 0 E68B, Y45A, 5⁄8 in. 43.00 1.17° 0° 0.88 0 E68B, Y49A, 5⁄8 in. 43.00 1.17° 0° 0.88 0

E69A, Y45A, 11⁄16 in. 60.00 0.84° 0° 0.88 0 F70C, Y45A, 1 5⁄16 in. 29.25 5.50° 7.00° 2.81 3.56 F79C, Y45A, 2 9⁄16 in. 43.00 5.50° 7.50° 4.00 5.50 F79C, Y49A, 2 9⁄16 in. 43.00 5.50° 7.50° 4.00 5.50 F73A, Y45A, 4 1⁄4 in. 60.00 5.50° 7.50° 5.75 7.83

NOTES:

a/ Data applies to couplers with or without top and/or bottom shelves.

b/ Length from coupling line to intersection of coupler centerline with car centerline.

c/ Actual vertical angling capability may be less depending on car design.

d/ E and E/F couplers with and without shelves are assumed to angle up in all cases where indicated by figures. E and E/F couplers cannot angle down due to rigid coupler carriers.

COUPLER - DEFLECTION TABLES

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A R

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140 TON DEPRESSED FLAT CAR

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F

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D

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LA

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APPENDIX C

RAIL ROAD ANALYSIS DRAWINGS