6913G620Q300060 A0001.pdf

OMB Approval 2700-0042

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 3

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

A0001 08/07/2020 V3352068

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

CODE

USDOT/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.

To all Switcher Locomotive Offerors

X 6913G620Q300060

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07/23/2020

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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 X is extended, 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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

Not Applicable

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

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

() A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET

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

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER Specify type of modification and authority)

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

This amendment answers questions received in regards to solicitation 6913G620Q300060. No further questions will be addressed in regards to this solicitation.

This amendment extends the proposal due date to August 19, 2020

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

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)

Daniel J. Leone

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

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1) The requested delivery date expressed in Box 20 (Schedule of Supplies/Services). (also on page 1:

“Delivery for the locomotive shall be within 270 days after contract award though a shorter delivery time is acceptable and desired."). It is requested 270 days after award is insufficient time to provide the fully compliant locomotive (Engineering, Lead time of 2) Components, & Completing Applicable Testing / Documentation). Will there be a time extension?

A: Delivery of locomotive is extended from 270 days after contract award to 300-days after contract award. All references to 270 days are changed to 300 days.

2) Offeror seeks extension to the proposal deadlines.

A: Proposal due date is extended to August 19 at 2:00 PM.

3) The document states ‘Current EPA Locomotive Tier Emissions or better.’ As the unit proposed will be under 1000hp, “49 CFR 1033 Locomotives” is not applicable. Request clarification if “49 CFR 1039 Off Highway” compliance be considered equivalent or better?

A: Current engine emissions requirements identified in 40 CFR 1039 - CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES is acceptable.

4) The unit refers to AAR compliance. Is it the intent of the purchaser to have a chassis that is tested to 1 million pounds buff and other AAR/FRA load cases or will the purchaser accept a waiver from these requirements due to captive service?

A: Frame is not subject to crashworthy requirements per 40 CFR 229.203.

5) Under Performance Requirements: Tractive effort specified at 40,000 lbs. –

Does this requirement refer to Starting or Continuous Tractive Effort?

A: 40,000 lbs. is Starting Tractive Effort.

6) What is the maximum speed required?

A: 10 miles per hour

7) FRA/AAR compliance question:

Subpart D—Locomotive Crashworthiness Design Requirements

i. It is our understanding of Part 229.203(c), which states, “…Locomotives used in designated service. Locomotives used in designated service are exempt from the requirements of this subpart, with the exception of §229.233 (minimum requirements for fuel tank design), which remains applicable to such locomotive,” is the only portion of vehicle required to meet crashworthiness is the locomotive fuel tank – Q: Does Volpe agree with our understanding of this Part?

A: Frame is not subject to crashworthy requirements per 40 CFR 229.203.

8) Multiple Unit capability requirement:

“3.1.12.b” Brakes:” states “Basic duplex air end connection” Offeror intends to supply Multiple Unit Air Brake Connections as illustrated below (Example photo depicts

Brake Pipe hose on the end plates). – Q: Does this arrangement meet expectations of this section?

A: Multiple Unit is not a requirement for this locomotive

9) Offeror understands full Multiple Unit air brake connections be required on the end plate(s) (Main reservoir, Independent Application/Release, Actuating and Brake Pipe). Q: Is this assumption correct?

A: Multiple Unit is not a requirement for this locomotive

10) If Full MU is not required – Q: Would a 26NL configuration be acceptable?

A: 26L or improved versions are acceptable. The electronic air brake system is an option item.

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11) Based on request for duplex air end connection in section 3.1.12b, Offeror assumes Multiple Unit connections required for electrical system as well. Q: Is this assumption in line with expectations?

A: Section 3.1.12 (b.) Basic duplex air end connection is removed and replace with: Locomotive air brake hose Gladhand couplers

12) Page 21 , PART II – Contract Clauses – FAR 52.219-16

Q: Please provide copy or link to FAR 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)) A: The Federal Acquisition Regulations may be accessed at: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

13) Are you able to provide the average duty cycle (number of hours of operation in a set period) the proposed locomotive will be asked to produce?

A: Average Duty Cycle – 85-100 hrs/mo. High use periods – 12 hr. shifts for 3-5 days.

14) Please confirm the coupler system specifications.

A: The sliding coupler carrier system specified in 3.1.10 is required to accommodate tight curves at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Photos of the current locomotive and coupler carrier system are included in Attachment 2 of the solicitation.

A: Current engine emissions requirements identified in 40 CFR 1039 - CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES is acceptable.