Synopsis-HTC711-22-R-R005.pdf

SYNOPSIS

Solicitation Number: HTC711-22-R-R005

Background

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is the Distribution Process Owner (DPO) for the Department of Defense (DoD) and is the single entity to direct and supervise execution of the strategic distribution system. The mission of USTRANSCOM is to provide full-spectrum global mobility solutions and related enabling capabilities for supported customers’ requirements in peace and war. USTRANSCOM has a responsibility to improve the overall efficiency and interoperability of distribution related activities within the DoD.

Description

The purpose of this effort is to provide freight car repair and maintenance of the Defense Freight Railway Interchange Fleet (DFRIF), DoD-owned and operated freight cars registered for operation in interchange service in North America (identified by DODX reporting marks). At this time, the DFRIF is composed of 1,991 freight cars, including 1,820 flat, 124 tank, 30 box, 9 refrigerator, 6 caboose, and 2 Schnabel cars. The contractor will be required to repair DFRIF equipment in accordance with the current Field and Office Manuals of the Interchange Rules (as published by the Association of American Railroads (AAR)); the Private Rail Car Standard Job Codes (Appendix D of the Field Manual); the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) (as it applies to railroad cars); and Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (MSDDC)’s Preventive & Periodic Inspection & Maintenance Instructions (PPIM).

The work performed for this requirement will occur at the contractor’s place of business. The Base Period of performance for this requirement is from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.

Option Period One shall be from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024. Option Period Two shall be from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2025. Option Period Three shall be from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2026. Option Period Four shall be from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. An additional 6-month extension from 1 October 2027 to 31 March 2028 will be available if necessary in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. The contract award date is estimated for 1 September 2022.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is anticipated to be 488210, Support Activity for Rail Transportation with a size standard of $10.0M. This requirement is anticipated to be a partial small business set-aside. The Government anticipates awarding Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to all responsible vendors that submit technically acceptable quotations.

The solicitation for this acquisition will be released electronically and will be available only on SAM.GOV website at https://www.sam.gov/. The expected release date for the official Request for Quotations (RFQ) is approximately 3 JUN 2022. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

https://www.sam.gov/

Points of Contact

Kerry G. Blasingim Contract Specialist

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R

kerry.g.blasingim.civ@mail.mil

Christopher T. Frost Contracting Officer

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R

christopher.t.frost4.civ@mail.mil mailto:kerry.g.blasingim.civ@mail.mil mailto:christopher.t.frost4.civ@mail.mil