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The Contractor shall manufacture and deliver a total of 2 GenSet Locomotives, 1 for each installation: the U.S. Air Force Joint Base Charleston, SC and U.S Army Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX. This includes basic on-site operator training for each locomotive which will occur no later than 21 days following delivery. There is also an Option CLIN for additional off-site 5-Day Technical Training.

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00100 One new rear-cab switcher locomotive with 2-year full-service warranty to be delivered to Joint

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Request For Quotation No. 6913G623Q300028 Manufacture and Delivery of two new engine-Generator Set (GenSet) road switcher Locomotives.

(Continuation of SF 1449, block 20, Schedule of Supplies/Services)

This solicitation is being conducted IAW FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This acquisition will be competed as a total Small Business Set-Aside (SB SA) to all qualified quoters and the Government intends to award of a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 336510, Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,500 employees. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

(FAC) 2023-01.

The U.S. Department of Transportation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, has a requirement for the Manufacture and Delivery of two new engine-generator set (GenSet) road switcher locomotives with EPA and ultra-low emission certified diesel engines and a complete range of technical data, materials, and equipment necessary to ensure long term compliance, operations, support, and maintenance for the locomotives including Basic on-site operator training no later than 21 days following delivery, and Off-site 5-Day Technical Training at the Contractor’s Facility. The Total of 2 GenSet Locomotives are for the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Charleston, SC and U.S. Army Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, one for each installation. This solicitation is competed as a total Small Business Set-Aside (SB SA) to all qualified quoters. Delivery for each locomotive car shall be within 18 months after the date of award, a shorter delivery time is acceptable and desired. The work is divided into three (3) separate Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) as described in the Statement of Work.

The Government intends to award a single Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order as a result of this solicitation, however, reserves the right to make no awards depending on the quality of quotations. The Government is NOT offering commercial contract financing terms IAW FAR Subpart 32.2 for this acquisition. An award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote, in conforming to this solicitation, represents the best value, price and other factors considered. Quotations shall include both technical information and pricing in accordance with FAR clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, and its addenda in this solicitation.

for USAF Joint Base Charleston, SC and U.S. Army Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX

Statement of Work

1. SCOPE

The U.S. Department of Transportation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Cambridge, MA, has a requirement for the Manufacture and Delivery of two new engine-generator set (GenSet) road switcher locomotives with EPA and ultra-low emission certified diesel engines and a complete range of technical data, materials, and equipment necessary to ensure long term compliance, operations, support, and maintenance for the locomotives including Basic on-site operator training no later than 21 days following delivery, and additional Off-site 5-Day Technical Training at the Contractor’s Facility. The Total of 2 GenSet Locomotives are for the U.S. Air Force at Joint Base Charleston, SC and U.S Army Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX, one for each installation.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

This specification is for the following two items with one option item:

Item 1, One new rear-cab switcher locomotive with contractor’s standard warranty to be delivered to U.S. Air Force, Joint Base Charleston, SC;

Item 2, One new cab-forward, short nose locomotive with contractor’s standard warranty to be delivered to U.S. Army Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX.

Option Item, Additional 5-Day Technical Training at the Contractor’s Facility

Compliance Each GenSet locomotive must satisfy the following:

a. Association of American Railroads (AAR) Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices Section-M, Locomotives and Locomotive Equipment

b. AAR Interchange Rules

c. The Official Railway Equipment Register

d. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 49, Part 229 Railroad Locomotive Safety Standards

e. American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Boiler and Pressure Code Section IX, Welding Qualifications

f. American Welding Society D15.1 - Railroad Welding Specification

g. American Iron and Steel Institute Standards

Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this SOW and the references cited herein, the text of this SOW takes precedence. Nothing in this SOW, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

Unless otherwise identified, the following requirements are for both locomotives:

General Configuration

a. Model Type – New, Multi-engine, four-axle GenSet road-switcher locomotive offering at least 1,800 combined horsepower (1,340 kW), with low nose configuration. Not to exceed 280,000 pounds (127,000 kg)

b. Emissions - Qualified as an Ultra-low Emitting Locomotive (ULEL) by the California Air Resources Board. In compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier Locomotive Standards (CFR Part 92) and EPA Tier non-road Compression Engine Standards (CFR Part 89). Must meet current TIER Emissions requirements at time of delivery.

c. AAR Standard, alignment control type (self-aligning), type E or F shelf couplers, on both ends, top operated as outlined in rule 18.

d. 390/391 series draft gears or similar, approved for road-switcher locomotives.

e. Operable/automatic sanders for wheel adhesion in direction of travel.

f. Automatic drain valves on bottom of drain on primary air system along with a manual drain.

g. Locomotive shall not be equipped with toilets.

h. Contractor shall provide maintenance item consumables and spare parts for the proper operation for one-year of operating service after locomotive delivery to destinations. This does not include fuel and lube oil.

i. Contractor shall provide locomotive operator and maintenance training at locations of delivery. Training requirements include hands-on operations with on-site personnel within twenty-one (21) days following delivery and acceptance of the locomotive.

j. Locomotive shall conform to AAR Plate-C clearance dimensions.

k. For the cab-forward Army model: crashworthiness cab design with anti-climbers per

AAR Rules and Regulations.

l. Over speed set at 35 miles per hour (MPH) with signage indicating this located in the cab.

m. Locomotives shall be manufactured on new frames.

Air and Brakes

a. CCB26 or equivalent AAR electronically controlled pneumatic brake system with self-test feature and fault tracing capability and compatible with the 26L air brake schedule

b. Basic duplex air end connection

c. Automatic and independent brake vented to atmosphere below the cab floor

d. Immediate pneumatic knockdown to idle

e. New brake rigging with single shoe design or double acting clasp design

f. New composition brake shoes (if brake shoes are worn more than 50% during transport to destination a set of new brake shoes must be provided and installed)

g. Emergency brake valve located in cab

Cab

a. Air Conditioner to be of the locomotive type (not RV style) with air condition condensate drain tubing extending to below the cab

b. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) card holders (for Blue-card and Daily-card)

c. Window awnings and wind deflectors (two) and padded sun visors

d. Rain wipers

e. Steel fabricated cab and hood

f. AAR 105 standard Control Stand operating console

g. AAR Clean Cab, cab door cushion pads, door closure bars, flexible hinge guards, etc. per

AAR

h. Cab noise shall conform to CFR 49 section 229.121

i. High impact window glazing to comply with CFR 49 section 223

j. One operator seat and two sidewall mounted helper seats slide mounted (layout may differ between the two locomotive configurations)

k. Non-skid flooring shall be applied on floor

l. New insulation applied under floor

m. Cab lighting to illuminate all control instruments, meters, and gauges to enable the engine crew to make accurate readings from their normal positions in the cab. Cab lighting shall conform to 49 CFR 229.127

n. Cab mounted First Aid kit and Fire Extinguisher (see Other Provisions)

o. Doors shall be equipped with interior deadbolt locks. The front door shall be equipped with an exterior slide lock with four (4) matching keys per locomotive

Electrical/Electronics

a. Automatic ground relay system (fault history capable)

b. All circuits tested for continuity and load capacity

c. Locomotive shall be equipped with a working event recorder and non-resettable duty cycle recorder that meet current crashworthiness standards. Non-resettable duty cycle hour meter shall offer the following function, Notch Location (Idle and positions 1-8 and Total Hours per notch location).

d. For Air Force locomotive: One laptop containing software required to download history data, perform diagnostics and capable of downloading locomotive fault codes, including cables required to interface with locomotive is required.

e. Locomotive shall be equipped with a speed indicator which is accurate to within +/- 3 MPH for speeds of 10 to 30 MPH. Speed indicators must be clearly readable from the operator’s normal position under all lighting conditions

f. Safety Alerter compatible with speed indicator and event recorder

g. New batteries with central point watering/maintaining system installed

h. New wiring and cabling insulated and approved per AAR

i. Locomotive shall have a console mounted programmable radio with handset and handset holder (operating frequencies to be identified after contract award)

j. Roof mounted alerting strobe light (Amber Color) located near front center

k. Locomotive shall be equipped with operative crossing bell and horn in compliance with

CFR 49 Part 229.129

l. Active ditch lights that automatically flash when crossings are approached in accordance with CFR Title 49 section 229.125. The flashing shall be capable of manual activation or deactivation by the locomotive operator

m. New electrical cabinets with weather seals and ventilation

n. External electrical cabinets are to have a means for water drainage in the event the door seals/gaskets fail to resist water penetration

o. All doors and cover plates guarding high voltage equipment shall be marked “Danger

High Voltage” or “Danger”

p. Comply with AAR S-5502, Automatic Engine Start/Stop System

q. Two headlights provided at both ends of the locomotives

r. Illuminated number lights at both ends of the locomotives

Multiple Unit (MU) Operation

a. Locomotive shall be wired to AAR standard 27-wire train line, basic AAR pin arrangement, and be ready for Multi-Unit Operation with other locomotives similarly configured and equipped with MU operation. 27-pin receptacles shall be located on both ends of the locomotive. Dummy receptacles shall be placed on the opposite side of the working 27-pin receptacles

b. MU jumper cable shall be supplied (two per locomotive)

Wheels and Traction

a. D77 or equivalent traction motors (four per locomotive) with new support bearing seal rings

b. Microprocessor controlled wheel slip protection and traction control

c. Individual traction motor isolation/cut-out

d. Gear case halves shall be fastened together without the use of “C” clamps

e. Gear Ratio 62:15

f. Two-axle truck arrangements

g. New, 40-inch (1016 mm) diameter, multi-wear type cast steel wheels

h. Wheel sets shall conform to 49 CFR 229.73

i. Cooling system for traction system shall be supported with documentation that includes all parts with corresponding part numbers.

GenSets

a. The design and fabrication of the diesel engine-generator sets shall offer the structural integrity appropriate for locomotive switching operations and sized to achieve continuous locomotive power rating of 1,800 horsepower and meet the environmental constraints listed herein.

b. Main engines used in all Generator-Sets shall be manufactured by Cummins Inc. or equivalent. Equivalent characteristics include:

i. Overall power: 1,800 horsepower. 600 horsepower per engine if the locomotive is constructed with three GenSets, or 900 horsepower per engine if the locomotive is constructed with two GenSets.

ii. Manufacturer’s recommended overhaul, including turbocharger replacement is 30,000 engine operating hours.

iii. Current (at time of delivery) EPA TIER certification levels for new-built locomotives

iv. Fuel injector life prior to scheduled replacement is 15,000 hours.

v. Engine must enable the locomotive to be certified as ULEL.

vi. Engine software must be compatible with locomotive operating software.

vii. Classified as heavy-duty industrial engine approved by the engine manufacturer for use in locomotives for road-switcher duty service.

c. Built-in engine protectors (voltage, frequency, current, temperatures, oil, and coolant) with auto shutdown and audible alarm feature.

d. Provide the ability of GenSet removal and replacement with a suitably sized crane.

e. Under normal service arrangements, locomotive shall have the ability to remove one engine- generator set and return the locomotive to service (minus one GenSet) within one workday.

Fuel Tanks

a. New fuel tanks, AAR S-5506 compliant or new double wall anti-rollover spill design

b. Snyder fuel fitting on filler pipes

c. Fuel level sight glasses, in addition to electronic gauges, with new gasket material shall be located on both sides of the fuel tank

Special Tools and Procedures

a. The Contractor shall identify Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment that will ensure the ability of the locomotive to perform as originally designed. Maintenance concepts shall include optimum use of accurate on-board diagnostic capability to include Built-in Test (BIT)/Built-in Test Equipment (BITE) to the maximum extent possible. The Contractor shall maximize the use of embedded BIT/BITE dialogistic capability, fully document and support embedded systems and software; software shall not contain proprietary restrictions

b. All special cabling and connectors for downloading diagnostic results including passwords for obtaining rights to access self-diagnostic software shall be presented during training

c. Any tests associated with the mechanical or electrical aspects of the locomotive shall be clearly defined including all tools required to perform the tests.

d. Tools that are unique to this type of locomotive and are required to perform maintenance shall be delivered with the locomotive.

e. Basic items such as filters and tools required to perform regular maintenance shall be identified with part numbers and tracked in appropriate documentation.

f. The blue cab card will denote: “Event Recorder Equipped” and “Locomotive Handbrake Tested, Inspected and Lubricated at Annual Inspection” per requirements of 49CFR 232.105(c)”

g. Locomotive shall be delivered via rail fully manufactured as one complete unit.

Other Provisions

a. Contractor to invoice the Volpe Center after a successful final inspection and acceptance of all requirements at destinations.

b. Contractor shall mount one Manufacturer’s Builder data plate on the right front side sill of the locomotives with the following data:

1. Unit number

2. Model

3. Serial number

4. Build Date

5. Engine type

6. Horsepower

7. Gross Weight on rail

8. Manufacturer

9. Customer: “U.S. Army” or “U.S. Air Force”

10. Contract number

c. For both locomotives, two 20-lb (9 kg) BC-type fire extinguishers shall be provided (one cab mounted and one engine room mounted)

d. One first-aid kit including items for treating minor injuries shall be mounted in the cab of each locomotive

e. One cab mounted flare box in each locomotive

f. Hand railings shall be provided on all exterior walkways. Throughways shall have chains with breakaway links installed

g. Locomotive fabrication shall be designed to direct effluents to a retention tank with a minimum capacity of 75-gallons

Painting and Stenciling Contractor shall follow AAR requirements for surfaces that are not to be painted. Ferrous metal surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned by sandblasting, commercial grade grit blasting, or mechanical or chemical means to remove all existing loose paint or other materials. Ferrous surfaces requiring finish painting shall be primed with rust inhibiting high solids, low volatile organic compound (VOC) urethane compatible primer. Dry film thickness shall be in accordance with the paint manufacturer's instructions. Finish paint shall be two coats dry film thickness of each coat to be 1.2 to 1.8 mils (0.03 to 0.046 mm). Paint thickness shall be 4-mil (0.1 mm) minimum dry thickness combined primer and topcoat or in accordance with the paint manufacturer's instructions. The paint system compliant status total VOC shall be less than 3.5-lbs/gal (0.419 kg/liter). Paint specifications for locomotive shall conform to AAR Standard M-1001 Section C, Part II, Section 5.2.

Paint Classification: Polyurethane Substrate: Primed Steel Pre-treatment: Sandblasted Federal Color Standard (595B): White #17925

Black #17038 Yellow #13538 Blue #15450 Red #11105

Application to rear-cab configured U.S. Air Force Locomotive: (Contractor shall provide a concept graphic prior to paint & stenciling applications)

a) Locomotive body: Blue

b) Underframe/trucks: Black

c) Handrails and steps: Blue

d) Steps: Black with reflective strip on front of each tread

e) Cab interior: Manufacturer’s beige, gray, or tan enamel

f) Stenciling: White stenciling: “USAF” on the cab, both sides with the locomotive number “1790” centered below the USAF marking. White stenciled (United States Air Force) to be located on both sides, centered from behind the cab and the rear of the locomotive. No smaller than 9-inch lettering equally spaced. The Air Force emblem is to be applied centered below this stenciling on the body of the locomotive (engine access doors). Black for all other stenciling required by

AAR.

g) Locomotive to be delivered to USAF Joint Base Charleston shall be numbered USAF 1790

h) Chevron striping on front (angled 45-degree, downward toward the center) 6-inch (15 cm) White stripes equally spaced.

i) Locomotive identification shall comply with 49 CFR Section 229.11.

Application to cab-forward, low nose configured U.S. Army Locomotive: (Contractor shall provide a concept graphic prior to paint & stenciling applications)

a) Locomotive body: Red

b) Underframe: Black

c) Handrails and steps: Yellow

d) Trucks: Black

e) Cab interior: Manufacturer’s beige, gray or tan enamel

f) Stenciling: Yellow locomotive prefix (USAX) and the road numbers located below USAX stencil on cab

(see illustration below). Yellow (United States Army) to be located on both sides of low hood configuration (no smaller than 9-inch lettering equally spaced). Black for all other stenciling required by AAR. See picture.

g) Locomotive to be delivered to Army shall be numbered

USAX 6525

h) Chevron striping on front (angled 45-degree, downward toward the center) 6-inch (15 cm) yellow stripes equally spaced.

i) Locomotive identification shall comply with 49 CFR Section 229.11.

For both locomotives, additional markings shall be in accordance with AAR Section L– Lettering and Marking of Cars, as applicable. Adhesive backed film markings must be applied at surface temperatures between 40 and 100- degrees Fahrenheit (4 0C and 37.8 0C).

Only component supplier will paint telescoping portions of uncoupling lever.

Locomotive shall comply with Reflectorization Rules, 49 CFR Section 224.

Documentation All electronically formatted documentation shall be compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader with the ability to be electronically reproduced for Government use.

a. The Contractor shall register (including fees) locomotive in the AAR Universal Machine Language Equipment Register (UMLER) System for interchange movements and ownership.

Two copies of the registration shall be provided to the Volpe Center prior to transporting locomotives to destinations.

b. The Contractor shall provide commercial off the shelf original equipment manuals for all major components and subassemblies including but not limited to engines, motors, compressors, HVAC, and generators. Contract compliance shall be subject to

Representation of Cab Stenciling documentation review and approval of a Government representative.

c. The Contractor shall provide parts manuals, service manuals and operator’s manuals that meet the requirements described below as a minimum. Contract compliance shall be subject to documentation review and approval of a Government representative.

d. Technical data descriptions used to describe parts, assemblies and equipment shall consist of data such as specifications, standards, drawings, photographs, sketches, and descriptions, and the necessary assembly and general arrangement drawings, etc. required to indicate the physical characteristics, location, and function of the item.

Parts/Service Manual The locomotive parts/service manual shall be designed to provide quick access to information for the experienced and novice user. The parts/service manual will provide parts pages and component illustration pages and shall provide a description for all mechanical assemblies and all special tools required to perform repairs if failure occurs. Operator and service personnel safety will be annotated in appropriate sections. This manual shall describe and illustrate the assembly and/or subassemblies contained in all main assemblies. The subassemblies will be illustrated in exploded view style and the breakout of parts will be cross-referenced by item number to provide identification by name and part number and quantity required. The part number is the manufacturer’s number for the component. This manual will also contain a description and tools required for the removal/replacement of each engine-generator.

Operator’s Procedure Manual The Contractor shall supply a stand-alone Operator’s Procedure Manual (OPM). The GenSet locomotive OPM shall contain a step-by-step process for starting and shutting down the locomotive for all conditions (cold start, short downtime, limiting the number of GenSets to operate, etc.). This shall include all safety warnings and safety related operations. This OPM shall also identify the limitations (time, amperages, temperatures, etc.) for when the locomotive is operating with one or two GenSets physically removed from service.

Documentation Package The complete documentation package consists of the following:

a. Locomotive dimensions and capacities

b. Component (part) identification

c. Maintenance Manual (including troubleshooting guide)

d. OPM (described above)

e. Parts/Service Manual (described above)

f. Lubrication orders

g. Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

h. Diagrams of water, fuel, air and lube systems.

i. All certifications, tests, repairs and inspections

j. Manufacturer’s parts catalog (with pricing index if available)

With delivery of locomotive to destination, the Contractor shall provide complete documentation packages (as described above). Documentation package quantities and locations are described below:

a. One (1) CD-ROM copy to the Volpe Center, Cambridge, MA;

b. One (1) CD-ROM copy to the U.S. Air Force with delivery of locomotive.

c. One (1) CD-ROM copy to the U.S. Army with delivery of locomotive.

The Contractor shall also provide to the Volpe Center, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, the authority to copy and distribute for the use of the Volpe Center, the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force, the documentation described herein for as long as the locomotives are in use.

With Delivery of Locomotive

a. Documentation Packages: One (1) CD-ROM copy and one (1) hard copy in binder form with locomotive delivery

b. Front door lock keys (four per locomotive)

c. Radio, air hoses, MU cables, etc. may be shipped separately from locomotive

Inspection of Locomotive

All manufacturing, inspection and tests must be conducted and documented by an AAR certified shop which uses AAR approved practices and procedures and is recognized by the railroad industry. The Contractor’s facilities must be serviced by a railhead and be serviced by a railroad with connections to the mainline Railroad. The facilities must also meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and EPA recognized standards. Each locomotive shall be certified in writing that it meets the specifications and minimum requirements of the specifications contained herein. The Contractor is required to sign the Safety Certification form (Attachment A). The Government reserves the right to inspect the locomotive prior to any re-work/repair work proposed.

Inspections may occur at the location of the repair or manufacture. Final acceptance for the rear-cab switcher locomotive will take place at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. Final acceptance for cab-forward, short nose locomotive will take place at Fort Bliss, El Paso, Texas. The Government shall verify specification compliance at the point of final acceptance. The following check list shall apply:

Exterior

a. General overall appearance is clean and structurally correct as originally designed

b. Structural damage is nonexistent

c. No evidence of locomotive body sag or twist

d. Must be free from any corrosion or oxidation

e. Must be properly stenciled according to AAR interchange rules

f. Hood, doors and end arrangements conform to standards and operate properly

Underframe

a. The underframe shall be damage-free and structurally intact and have legible manufacturer’s builder plates Couplers

a. Check coupler castings and coupler pockets for repairs or cracks

b. Check for proper height of coupler [34½ inches (87.6 cm) from top of rail to center]

c. Check and measure coupler knuckle for operation and condition

d. Check for self-aligning couplers

Brakes

a. Check air brake cylinders and valves

b. Check reservoirs

c. Check angle cocks, both A and B end

d. Check all brake rigging

e. Check hand brake for operation and correct application

f. Check all safety hangers

g. Check for correct AAR/DOT pneumatic piston travel

h. Air brakes shall be tested and adjusted until satisfactory performance is obtained to comply with current AAR interchange rules, AAR Field Manual, and 49 CFR 229 Safety Appliances

a. Check for proper clearances and applications

b. Check to ensure handholds and sill steps installed are secured properly

c. Check Strobe light visibility

d. Identify crashworthiness components

Trucks

a. Gear Ratios

b. Wheel size

c. Springs

d. Wheels and tire defects per 49 CFR 229.75

e. Trucks per 49 CFR 229.67

Cabs, floors and passageways

a. Per 49 CFR 229.119

Miscellaneous

a. MU equipment

b. Speed recorder

c. Bell and horn

d. Sanders

e. Safety devices and markings including reflective tape

f. Cooling system

g. Protective devices

h. Low voltage circuits and equipment

i. Water tightness (including window seals)

j. Communications equipment

Areas to be inspected for compliance with AAR Interchange and 49 CFR include

a. Start and check for leaks

b. Shutdown and check temperatures

c. Run in 2nd notch (loaded) for 30-minutes, shutdown and check temperatures

d. Run in 4th notch (loaded) for 30-minutes, shutdown and check temperatures

e. Run in 6th notch (loaded) for 30-minutes, shutdown and check temperatures

f. Run in 8th notch (loaded) for 30-minutes, periodically check temperatures

g. Operate locomotive for two hours performing the following: switching, hauling freight, setting out cars, picking up cars

Spare Parts The Contractor shall submit a recommended spare parts list. Spare parts are those items recommended by the manufacturer to be kept on hand for quick and immediate maintenance access. This list shall identify the parts required to support the locomotive for one year of service. A one-year supply of spare parts as identified in the spare parts list shall be delivered with each locomotive and shall be inspected for completeness before acceptance.

Standard Warranty This requirement shall include the contractor’s standard warranty that is included for each locomotive.

Training at Delivery

For both locations following delivery of locomotives, the Contractor shall provide on-site operator and general maintenance training. This training is to allow the operator and maintenance staff to become familiar with the new locomotives.

3. OPTION: ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL TRAINING

This option shall cover one 5-day technical training session. The Contractor shall train up to eight Government employees at the Contractor’s facility on GenSet locomotive operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. This option is in addition to the training described in the SOW with locomotive delivery. Training shall include classroom and hands-on activities and manufacturing overview.

Training duration shall be five days. It will encompass all serviceable parts and highlight safety. It shall support the commercial technical manuals provided by subassembly component manufacturers.

The Contractor shall supply hard copies of training manuals which consist of workbooks, part descriptions including part numbers, basic maintenance procedures, checklists and other pertinent information required to support and maintain the locomotive. These manuals will become the property of the Government. Training shall consist of but not be limited to the following:

a. GenSet locomotive technology familiarization:

1. Differences between conventional locomotive technology and GenSet locomotive technology

2. Mechanical and electrical servicing

3. Operation and control including start-up/shut down procedures

4. Car spotting/pulling a consist

5. MU operation

6. Tools required for servicing locomotive

7. Use and maintenance of auxiliary equipment

b. Frame:

Description of new frame design and how it accommodates components including crashworthiness requirements

c. Electronic Braking system:

1. Maintenance set up and overall operation

2. Testing and troubleshooting

3. Setting devices (regulator, pressure switches, valves, etc.)

4. Brake shoe inspection, replacement

d. Engines:

1. Electronics: downloading electronic information and troubleshooting

2. Filling (oil, fuel, etc.)

3. Level checks (oil, fuel, etc.)

4. Oil pressure

5. Engine temperature

6. Checks and replacements of filters (air, fuel, oil, etc.)

7. Safety and inspection checks

8. Cooling system

9. Inspection and replacement of consumables

10. Fuel lines and water drain

11. Removal and replacement of a GenSet unit

e. Air compressor:

1. Oil fill and level

2. Clean, replace filters

3. Draining of tanks and condensation separator

f. Electronic equipment

1. Maintenance and troubleshooting

2. Fault indicators and diagnostics

g. Regular inspections and general maintenance work

1. Type and quantities of lubricant, etc.

2. Intervals and scheduling

3. Horns, lights, wipers, etc.

4. DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

Railway locomotive, including complete tools, parts, and publications/manuals, shall be preserved and packed in accordance with the contractor’s standard commercial practice and shall assure acceptance by common carrier and provide product protection against deterioration, loss, and damage during shipment, handling, and storage. The Government will review if acceptable upon delivery.

a. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and provide a courtesy email to the Contracting Officer for confirmation of schedule dates of the inspection at Contractor’s plant for approval of the schedule dates for inspection before shipment.

b. Locomotive, including complete tools, parts, and publications/manuals, and training shall be delivered within 18 months after the date of award

c. Delivery destinations for locomotive are:

1. U.S. Air Force, Joint Base Charleston, SC;

2. U.S. Army Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX.

d. On-site locomotive operator and general maintenance training shall occur at destination and is to occur following delivery of the locomotives. The contractor is responsible for initiating the process for security clearances of all employees participating in the delivery, set-up, and training.

5. GOVERNMENT REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE

Technical inspection and acceptance of all work, performance, reports, and all deliverables under this contract shall be performed at the delivery location by the Contracting Officer Representative.

Inspection will be performed within 30 days after delivery.

Contract deliverable items rejected shall be corrected in accordance with the applicable clauses and specifications.

Acceptance will take place after all deliverables are determined to be in compliance with this work.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The locomotives and all deliverable requirements shall be delivered within 18 months after the date of award. If Option CLIN 00300 Off-site 5-Day Technical Training is exercised, it will be exercised within 90 days of delivery of the locomotives.

7. SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITION REQUIREMENT

To the maximum extent possible and consistent with the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 23, the Government requires during the performance of the work under this Statement of Work (SOW) the Contractor to provide or use products that are: energy efficient (ENERGY STAR® or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMA)-designated); water-efficient; biobased; environmentally preferable (e.g., EPEAT registered, or non-toxic or less toxic alternatives); non-ozone depleting; or made with recovered materials. Unless otherwise identified in this SOW, each recovered materials or biobased product provided and delivered must meet, but may exceed, the minimum recovered materials or biobased content of an EPA- or USDA designated product. The sustainable acquisition requirements specified herein apply only to products that are required to be: (1) delivered to the Government during contract performance; (2) acquired by the contractor for use in performing services (including construction) at a Federally controlled facility; (3) furnished by the contractor for use by the Government; or (4) specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance.

Section 2.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

2.1 Transportation Acquisition Regulation Clause 1252.242-73 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE OCT 1994

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate Government personnel to act as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) to perform functions under the contract such as review and/or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the Contractor within five working days after contract award or for construction, not less than five working days prior to giving the contractor the notice to proceed. The designation letter will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COTR under the contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer cannot authorize the COTR or any other representative to sign documents (i.e., contracts, contract modifications, etc.) that require the signature of the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO has the overall responsibility for this contract. The CO alone is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules. The CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to his/her authorized representatives. The Contracting Officer is:

Elizabeth McDannell 617-494-2952 elizabeth.mcdannell@dot.gov U.S. Department of Transportation The Volpe Center (V-222) 55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142-1001

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR or COTR): A COR will be designated by the CO for this contract. The responsibilities of the COR include but are not limited to: inspecting and monitoring the Contractor's work; determining the adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; acting as the Government's representative in charge of work at the site to ensure compliance with contract requirements in so far as the work is concerned; and advising the CO of any factors which may cause delay in performance of the work. The COR does not have the authority to make new assignments of work or to issue directions that cause an increase or decrease in the price of this contract or otherwise affect any other contract terms. The COR will be responsible for the duties defined in paragraph 2.1 clause 1252.242-7 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE. The COR is:

Name and email: Provided at time of award U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center Infrastructure Engineering and Deployment Division, V-335 55 Broadway, Kendall Square mailto:rachelle.faiteau@dot.gov

Cambridge, MA 02142

2.3 PAYMENT

NOTE: Contractors are required to submit invoices or payment requests via the Delphi eInvoicing web-portal, which is accessed and authenticated via www.login.gov. For detailed instructions on how to submit invoices through the eInvoicing web-portal, follow the instructions included in the clause "Electronic submission of Payment Requests NOV 2020" included as an attachment to this delivery order.

Additionally, All invoices and required supporting documents shall be submitted in accordance with 1252.232-70 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (NOV 2022)

NOTE: THE CONTRACTING OFFICER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO UNILATERALLY

DEOBLIGATE REMAINING FUNDS WHEN THE FOLLOWING OCCURS: FUNDS REMAIN

UNDER THE DELIVERY ORDER THAT RESULTS FROM THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN

ESTIMATED AND ACTUAL SHIPPING CHARGES, OR A PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT IS

OFFERED AND TAKEN AND THERE ARE NO PENDING CLAIMS, AND EITHER THE

PERFORMANCE PERIOD EXPIRES AND IS NOT EXTENDED OR FINAL DELIVERY IS MADE

AND INVOICED. UNDER ANY OF THE ABOVE CIRCUMSTANCES, A WRITTEN

MODIFICATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

2.4 PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

In accordance with FAR Subpart 42.15; Contractor Performance Information, the Government shall prepare evaluations of contractor performance for contracts that exceed $250,000. Performance evaluations will be accomplished at the completion of the base year and at the completion of each exercised option period. The Government uses the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) as the primary method to complete evaluations (www.cpars.gov).

The Contractor is required to register in CPARS and shall have 14 calendar days in which to respond to Government comments. The Government will consider any comments provided by the Contractor before finalizing a past performance evaluation and will attach the Contractor’s comments to the final report.

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Section 3.0 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES (SEP 2009)

No personal services as defined in Part 37 of the FAR shall be performed under this contract. No contractor employee will be directly supervised by the Government. All individual employee assignments and daily work direction shall be given by the contractor’s supervisor. If the contractor believes any Government action or communication has been given that would create a personal services relationship between the Government and any contractor employee, the contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of this communication or action.

The Contractor shall not perform any inherently governmental functions under this contract. No contractor employee shall hold him or herself out to be a Government employee, agent, or representative. In all communications with third parties in connection with this contract, contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor employees and specify the name of the company for which they work. In all communication with other government contractors in connection with this contract, the contractor employees shall state that they have no authority to in any way change the contract and that if the other contractor believes this communication to be a direction to change their contract, they should notify the Contracting Officer for that contract and not carry out the direction until a clarification has been issued by the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall ensure that all of its employees working on this contract are informed of the substance of this clause. Nothing in this clause shall limit the Government’s rights in any way under any other provision of the contract, including those related to the Government’s right to inspect and accept the services to be performed under this contract. The substance of this clause shall be included in all subcontracts at any tier.

3.2 SALES TAX EXEMPTION (SEP 2009)

The Volpe Center, as part of the Department of Transportation, an agency of the United States, is an exempt purchaser. Accordingly, all purchases of personal property by this organization are exempt from state and local taxation. The Contractor will be provided with tax exemption certificates for the purpose of obtaining an exemption under this procurement for purchases under this procurement.

Notwithstanding the terms of the Federal, State, and Local Taxes clause, the Contractor shall state separately on its vouchers the amount of state sales tax and the Government agrees to either pay the amount of the tax to the Contractor or, where the amount of the tax exceeds $250.00, to provide evidence necessary to sustain the exemption.

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (IBR) (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses, by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. Also the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

FAR: http://www.acquistion.gov/far TAR: http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/tamtar/tar.htm TAM: http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/earl/tamcomplete.htm

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal JUN 2020 Transactions

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement JUN 2020 To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber MAY 2011

Content Paper

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and DEC 2014 Certifications

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video NOV 2021

Surveillance Services or Equipment

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items DEC 2022 http://www.acquistion.gov/far http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/tamtar/tar.htm http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/earl/tamcomplete.htm

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text JUN 2020

Messaging While Driving

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021

52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes FEB 2013

52.232-18 Availability of Funds APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business NOV 2021

Subcontractors

52.233-2 Service of Protest SEP 2006 Fill in: Elizabeth McDannell

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and APR 1984

52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995

52.243-1 Changes—Fixed-Price, Alternate 1 AUG 1987

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2017

The following FAR clauses are provided in full text:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement DEC 2022

Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Items

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.