RailRampREF09FY19.pdf

Railroad Ramp & Skirt System Request for Information Number: REF09FY19 Agency: TRADOC Office: Rapid Equipping Force (REF)

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA

Notice Type: Sources Sought

Posted Date: September 25, 2019

Deliverables to Government Received By: October 12, 2019 – 1400 EST

Response Date: October 25, 2019 – 1400 EST

Archiving Policy: N/A

Archive Date: N/A

Original Set Aside: N/A

Set Aside: N/A

Classification Code: 2250

NAICS Code: 423860

SYNOPSIS: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY

This is not a Solicitation or an indication the U.S. Army, Rapid Equipping Force (REF) will contract for the services contained in this RFI. This RFI is part of Government market research to allow interested vendors (also referred to as product or respondent) an opportunity to present information on their transportable rail ramps for freight (also referred to as product or solution) as described below to determine if the required product exists in the commercial marketplace as a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) item, and to determine if the product can be obtained from a commercially available original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Responses to this RFI are strictly voluntary.

There is no requirement to respond to the RFI to be eligible to propose on a future solicitation, if any is issued. Unsolicited proposals are not wanted nor will they be accepted. All information provided shall be at no cost and without obligation to the U.S.

Government.

Responses to this RFI will not be returned and respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. After review of the submissions, the Government may select vendors to demonstrate their ability to provide a mobile ramp system. All submission costs, travel costs, and other associated costs relating to the demonstration will be at vendor’s expense, and without obligation to the U.S. Government. The Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this RFI.

BACKGROUND:

The REF has issued this RFI in order to solicit statements of interest, capabilities and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimates from interested parties to provide one commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) rail ramp and rail skirt system. The desired rail ramp solution must augment or emplace infrastructure must have a rail ramp and rail skirt to load/offload rail on an emergency basis. All products must meet Federal and DoD regulations.

REQUIREMENTS/CAPABILITIES:

1. Company Overview. Provide the company name, CAGE code, DUNS number, mailing address, and primary point of contact information (to include name, telephone number and email address).

2. Identify if your organization was awarded contract(s) within the last three (3) years to a U.S. Government organization similar in size and scope to this requirement. Provide the name of the customer Government agency, contract number and point-of-contact.

Please include a maximum of three contracts. Identify your company’s small business size in accordance with the NAICS Code.

3. Identify the key features of the proposed solution.

4. Identify if training is included in the purchase price. If training is included, identify the level of training and the number of days.

5. Identify your standard lead time for delivery after award date.

6. Describe how maintenance and improvements will be performed on the solution.

7. Identify if maintenance services will be provided at the customer site or remotely.

Identify the service levels and what each offers.

8. Identify what role, if any, is required of REF personnel in the maintenance and update process.

9. Respondents are asked to provide information regarding their COTS transportable rail ramp system with the following required functionalities, and as a minimum, provide a response to the items listed in the functionalities section below.

10. Capable of supporting rail movement configurations over 65 Metric Tons.

11. Assembled without the need of hand tools by 4-8 personnel and one (1) 4k forklift, with minimum components and ease of assembly in under two (2) hours for ramp and matting.

12. Includes a track skirt for unloading to prevent damaging rail lines. Transportable using a Palletized Loading System (PLS).

13. Capability of multi-functional loading to truck conveyances onto trailer and low bed trailers.

14. Accommodate for two rail gauges, standard and broad gauge.

15. Less than 25 degree angle to loading ramp approach.

Functionalities

- Rail ramp mobile system shall provide:

• Emergency download of trains while in transit

• Line haul loading/unloading at level railhead and demote track locations

• An expandable loading deck with the ability to offload ramp from a range of points along the deck

- Logistics/Transport:

• Company shall provide training support and training manuals

• Rail ramp shall have an adjustable height function

• System shall be assembled with no tools

• System shall to be fully intermodal and can be transported via road, rail, airlift or sealift

• System shall be developed to be palletized for shipment on any strategic or tactical airlift aircraft and positioned/constructed using a forklift

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The submitted documentation and content becomes the property of the United States Government and will not be returned. All information should relate to currently available, “on the shelf” solutions. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this inquiry. Although solicitation terminology may appear in this inquiry, your response will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal.

This notice is part of Government market research. Information received as a result of this request will be considered as proprietary and will be protected as such. Any company or industry proprietary information should be clearly marked as such, by paragraph, so that publicly releasable and proprietary information are clearly distinguished. All documentation submitted shall be no higher than company proprietary level information. All submitted documents will clearly identify company specific data rights assertions IAW DFAR 252.227-7017 – Identification and Assertion of Use, Release, or Disclosure Restrictions. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from unauthorized disclosure. The Government will not use proprietary information submitted from any one source to establish the capability and requirements for any future acquisition, so as to inadvertently restrict competition.

Government contractors will review and provide support during evaluation of submittals.

The contractors may be used to review a particular functional area and provide comments and recommendations to the Government. All contractors shall comply with procurement integrity law and shall sign non-disclosure statements to protect proprietary and source selection information. The Government will take into consideration requirements for avoiding conflicts of interest and ensure contractors comply with safeguarding proprietary data.

Submission in response to this RFI constitutes approval to release the submittal to Government support contractors.

Proprietary/Competition Sensitive information (appropriately marked) will be protected from disclosure to the greatest extent practical, however, it is preferred that respondents do not provide proprietary or otherwise restricted responses.

All respondents to this RFI, who submit the requested information, may or may not be provided the opportunity to present a proof of concept at a location to be determined.

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). If the respondent is a foreign concern or if a US respondent has a partner who is a foreign entity, adherence to all ITAR regulations are required. Any solicitation resulting from this RFI shall include DFARS Clause 252.225-7048, Export Controlled Items.

HOW TO RESPOND

All documentation shall be submitted in MS Word, Adobe PDF, MS PowerPoint, or MS Excel files format.

Respondent information should be written in contractor format, single-spaced, and minimum font size of 12 pt. Information should not exceed 12 pages, including cover.

Responses which do not clearly and completely address the requested information will be considered as submitted for general informational purposes only.

Responses are to contain, at a minimum:

a. Capability Statement: maximum of twelve (12) pages including cover.

Respondents shall submit information demonstrating their specific capabilities in satisfying this requirement.

b. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): The ROM shall consist of a Cost estimate. ROM information is included in the 12 page count.

c. Government Project Schedule/Implementation Estimate:

All complete solutions must be ready for delivery and available for test.

d. Cost Estimate: Provide a ROM cost for the transportable rail ramp, shipment and delivery and associated direct labor costs. Shipment shall be FOB destination.

RESPONSE DATE: October 25, 2019—1400EST

All responses to this announcement must be received no later than October 25, 2019—1400EST via electronic mail. No faxes, courier delivered, or telephone inquiries/submissions will be accepted as a response to this RFI.

Questions and comments to this RFI must be received by October 12, 2019 – 1400EST via electronic mail to the contacts listed below. No telephone inquiries/submissions will be accepted. Please note the REF may or may not publish answers to questions and comments received in response to the RFI.

Responses should be submitted to Major Joyce S. Bryant, joyce.s.bryant2.mil@mail.mil or Harold L. Hagans, harold.l.hagans.ctr@mail.mil

Industry Demonstration Registration. Upon review of submitted information, the REF may or may not invite selected vendors to demonstrate their capability.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Major Joyce S. Bryant joyce.s.bryant2.mil@mail.mil

Harold L. Hagans harold.l.hagans.ctr@mail.mil mailto:joyce.s.bryant2.mil@mail.mil mailto:harold.l.hagans.ctr@mail.mil