6913G623Q300061 Amendment 03.pdf

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.

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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

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers x is extended,

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide answers to offeror’s technical questions. See Continuation Sheet.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

The response due date remains unchanged and is still 5:00PM ET, October 27, 2023.

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

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

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Patricia Barnett

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6913G623Q300061 Amendment 03 Continuation Sheet

Please see below questions submitted, with Government responses in bold.

1. Just to add some context for your technician team around the possibility of the DOT accepting alternate design loads, in the Flatcar bid it is read:

• Section 1 GENERAL: "The gross load on rail shall not exceed 65,750 pounds per axle."

• Section 2 160-TON, HEAVY-DUTY CHAIN-TIEDOWN FLATCAR: 2.1

DIMENSIONS: Paragraph 10: "Gross Rail Load: Not to exceed 65,750 pounds per axle when carrying two 80-ton heavy tracked vehicles (i.e., M1 Abrams tanks).

• Section 3 GENERAL SPECIFICATION: 3.1 Trucks: Paragraph 1: "The trucks and truck components shall be suitable for a gross rail load (GRL) of 65,750 pounds per axle"

• Section 3 GENERAL SPECIFICATION: 3.1 Trucks: Paragraph 6: "Center bowl diameter to be sized for the greater of 394,500 pounds gross rail load or total loaded railcar weight (at maximum load) as determined by design."

The 3 axle trucks have this axle load of 65750 per axle. The suitable trucks for "more than 6" axles are not designed for 65750 per axle, but less at 55000 per axle. The alternative next size up is designed for 71500 per axle, however this bowl design is for 286,000 pound GRL. The only truck that meets the above specification is the 3 axle truck that is presently represented.

The combination of maximum axle load and the center bowl design specified in Section 3 do not allow for usage of alternate truck designs.

For more than six axles per car, trucks may be designed for 55,000 lbs. per axle.

2. Specifically, where do the Railway Flatcars need to be made ? Where does manufacturing need to take place?

The Government prefers US-made components and manufacturing but understands if it’s more cost effective to manufacture outside the US. However, since it requires a waiver to the Buy American Act, it is the Government’s strong preference to not get a waiver, due to the delay to the procurement timeline.

3. Is this award for a purchase or lease?

The award is for the purchase of the flatcar(s). Additionally, the Government requires ownership of the drawings.