Attachment L-E Table 15-2.xlsx

This document contains a sample cost proposal template and instructions for a federal solicitation seeking fabrication and testing of an eight-axle railcar prototype. The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration is soliciting proposals to fabricate and test an eight-axle railcar design compliant with standards of the Association of American Railroads. The railcar prototype must undergo testing and receive approval to operate from the AAR Engineering Economics Committee. Offerors will be responsible for procuring necessary documentation from the AAR. The purpose of the railcar is to transport spent nuclear fuel or high-level waste casks in train consists of up to seven cask-carrying railcars escorted by buffer and escort railcars. The solicitation instructions in Section L specify further requirements for proposal submission. The cost proposal template provides a sample format for offerors to populate with labor hours, costs, fees, equipment, materials, and indirect expenses for the railcar fabrication and testing scope of work.