SOW_PTC_ITraining_2019_PLM.rtf

PTC Inspector Training Course

1.0 Introduction

This document describes the required work for a project delivering 12 training courses intended for approximately 110 FRA Office of Safety S&TC Inspectors, both Federal and State.

2.0 Background

In response to the Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (RSIA ’08), the US railroad industry has been working on the specification, development, and implementation of PTC. As part of this effort, FRA Office of Safety has issued regulations which detail the required functionality and performance of PTC systems as well as how they are implemented and certified. As this technology is new to the industry, FRA regional inspectors will require training on the specifics of the systems to be able to perform their duties in ensuring the systems are compliant with the regulations.

PTC systems in use today are the Incremental Train Control (ITC), Advanced Civil Speed Enforcement System (ACSES), and the Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (I-ETMS) Objectives The objectives of this project are to:

4.0 Project Location

The project will be carried out by the contractor at their training facility of choice. (Must be near airport) Major tasks described in detail below. Additional tasks may be developed and funded at a later time.

Task 1 – Project Management The contractor will provide Project Management and Logistical Support Services. This includes application of resources (knowledge, skills, tools, techniques, and funding) to project activities to complete the objectives of the training on time and within budget. The primary sub-tasks are:

Project Management

Task 2 – Delivery of training courses and field exercises

6.0 Project Schedule and Deliverables

The period of performance for this contract is 12 months upon initiation of the project (tentatively scheduled to begin around January 1, 2019). The deliverables associated with this Contract are listed below. The contractor must achieve these deliverables in order to receive payment and for the project to be considered complete.

DELIVERABLES

Task 1 - Project Management Prepare and deliver Monthly Progress Reports in standard one-page FRA format

Task 2 - Delivery of training courses and field exercises

Task 3 – Feedback Report to Office of Safety Final Deliverable - A feedback report detailing total number of students trained, problems and solutions incurred and recommendations for future training courses that would benefit the FRA and the railroad industry.

Proposed Schedule:

Week of:

14-Jan course #1 28-Jan Course #2 4-Feb Course #3 25-Feb Course#4 4-Mar Course #5 18-Mar Course #6 1-Apr Course #7 15-Mar Course #8 6-May Course #9 20-May Course #10 3-June Course #11 17-June Course #12

If needed Course #13

If needed Course #14

Additional Courses The contractor will provide additional PTC Training courses as needed for Office of Safety. Dates and lead times for the courses will be negotiated between the COR and contractor.

8.0 Project Coordination

All tasks required for this project shall be performed through a coordinated process between TTSD and contractor..