TE-J.2.1.8A PCMS Rail.pdf
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- Ft Carson BASOPS (Base Operations Services)
- Solicitation number
- W5168W-24-R-0009
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Department of the Army
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This document is a description of the PCMS (Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site) rail infrastructure, which includes 4.7 miles of track, 9.4 miles of rail, and associated components such as joint bars, cross ties, and turnouts. The rail system is subject to semi-annual and pre-use inspections in accordance with UFC 4-860-03 and AR 420-1. Detailed inspections of turnouts and crossings are also required every 6 months and 30 days, respectively. Any issues identified during these inspections are repaired or replaced, with work prioritized to minimize disruptions to rail operations. All inspections must be conducted by certified personnel.
The related federal contract opportunity is for Base Operations Support Services at Fort Carson, Colorado. The solicitation, W5168W-24-R-0009, requires the contractor to provide comprehensive facility maintenance and support services, including grounds maintenance, pavement clearance, HVAC, and wastewater services. The contract will be awarded by the Department of the Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command.
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PCMS rail consist of: 4.7 miles of track and 9.4 miles of rail. 1415 joint bars, 8490 joint bar bolts, 21228 cross ties, 42456 tie plates, 84912 spikes, 6 turnouts consisting of 6 switch stands and 6 frogs. Rail Size is 115re section. 6 dock tracks and 1 POL track. 1 Automatic Public Crossing and 7 yard crossings. 10 high mast lights. 2 derailers- 1 protecting the yard and 1 on track 6 for blue signal protection.
PMs: All these rail components are inspected semi annually and or before use in accordance with the
UFC 4-860-03 and AR 420-1.
The DOD Railer program is used and requires detailed inspections of turnouts in PCMS every 6 months.
DOT and UFC requires inspections of Crossings as detailed inspections every 30 days.
Continuous PM rail operation inspections during all rail operations.
Any findings on the PM inspections are repaired and or replaced either immediately or depending on severity of findings during or in between rail ops. Taking care not hinder rail ops.
All inspections must be done by a certified track inspector and signal maintainer. UFC 4-860-03, AR 420-
1 and 49 CFR 236.
PM Inspection References below.
UFC 4-860-03 Page 2-1
2-3. CATEGORIES OF INSPECTIONS. A. Continuous Operator Inspection
B. Preventive Maintenance Inspection.
C. Safety Inspection.
Page 2-2
D. Detailed Track Inspection
E. Electric/Electromechanical Grade Crossing Signals
TE-J.2.1.8A
PCMS Rail 1 Jan 2023
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