Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)

Added: Dec 08, 2016 12:21 pm *********Amendment No. 4********

This amendment is issued to:

a. Add an additional Question and Answer (Q& A) Document

b. Replace Attachment B - Track Safety Compliance Manual

Added: Dec 06, 2016 11:51 am  

Amendment No. 3 is issued to:

•1)      Replace the following documents:

•a.      RFP, See highlights in yellow

•b.      Appendix A, SOW

•c.      Attachment I - PRS

•2)      Revise the proposal submission due date and time to:

•a.      Monday, December 19, 2016 at 1:00 pm, EDT

•3)      Add the following attachments:

•a.      Attachment N - Car Drawings

•b.      Attachment O - Reports Example

•c.      Attachment P - IT Security & Privacy Language

•4)      See Question and Answers attached

Added: Nov 17, 2016 10:02 am  

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Amendment No. 2 is issued to:

•1)Extend the deadline for questions to Tuesday, November 22, 2016 to no later than   1:00pm EDT;

•2) Revise Appendix A, SOW;

•3)Revise Attachment I, Performance Requirement Summary; and

•4)Extend the due date for proposals to Thursday, December 15, 2016 to no later than 1:00pm EDT.

NOTE: If your firm submitted questions initially and have additional questions, please send a revised document that incorporates all questions your firm has.

Added: Nov 01, 2016 9:44 am *******Modification to add Appendix A (SOW)********

Added: Oct 31, 2016 4:30 pm ****THIS IS THE SOLICITATION FOR ATIP SUPPORT SERVICES 

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for support services for the U.S. DOT Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP).  Proposals are due December 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm local D.C. time.

FRA's Office of Railroad Safety has a requirement for contracted services supporting ATIP provides guidance and understanding regarding on-track safety requirements, geometry measurement technology, operation, and national deployment of the FRA track geometry inspection cars.  Under the statutes mandated by Congress, ATIP conducts operational surveys of the United States rail transportation network to determine railroad compliance with the Federal Track Safety Standards (TSS) and national defense.  The program is managed by FRA's Office of Railroad Safety and logistic support is provided under contract for these compliance surveys.  Further details are included in the solicitation

The Government contemplates a multiple award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity hybrid contract.  This procurement will be conducted as full and open competition and award will be made on a "best value" basis to the Offeror(s) that, in the Government's estimation, provide the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.  The anticipated period of performance will be a one-year base period with four one-year option periods.

The deadline for submission of any questions pertaining to the solicitation requirements is November 15, 2016 at 12:00 noon local D.C. time.  It will be at the Government's discretion to respond to any questions submitted after that deadline. All responses to questions, clarifications, and/or comments deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer will be provided via amendment to the solicitation. Interested parties are advised to monitor the above website and FedBizOpps (fbo.gov) for any updates regarding the solicitation. No paper copies will be furnished.  

Questions may be directed to Contract Specialist, Brittany Alvarenga, at brittany.alvarenga@dot.gov .  ***Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

Added: Jul 01, 2016 10:34 am  

*****This solicitation has been delayed.  We anticipate releasing a draft RFP next month.

Added: May 03, 2016 10:04 am

•I.                 INFORMATION:

This synopsis is issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.203 in response to the mandatory requirement for a pre-solicitation notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) intent to issue a solicitation for a full and open competition to procure services supporting the Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP).

As a result of this solicitation, the FRA intends to award a single or multiple award Indefinite-Delivery-Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract(s) to operate and maintain FRA owned geometry cars. This award will allow for task orders to be issued as either firm-fixed price (FFP) and/or cost-plus-fixed fee (CPFF) type task orders.  This requirement will be solicited on an all, some or none award basis.  As such, the Government may award multiple operational contracts to the responsible offeror/offerors whose technical proposals, cost and overall program costs are the most advantageous to the Government.  The anticipated period of performance will have a base year and four (4) additional one-year option periods. It is anticipated that a draft solicitation will be issued on May 17, 2016.  It is anticipated that the final solicitation will be issued on or before June 13, 2016. The estimated total value of this contract is estimated between $50M and $75M.

•II.               BACKGROUND:

ATIP provides guidance and understanding regarding on-track safety requirements, geometry measurement technology, operation, and national deployment of the FRA track geometry inspection cars.  Under the statutes mandated by Congress, ATIP conducts operational surveys of the United States rail transportation network to determine railroad compliance with the Federal Track Safety Standards (TSS) and national defense.  The program is managed by FRA's Office of Railroad Safety and logistic support is provided under contract.

The ATIP operation which began in 1974 serves an important role in FRA's overall compliance programs.  Constant change in the railroad industry (i.e., mega mergers, heavier rolling stock equipment, and more trains reaching maximum track capacities) elevates the importance and ability to inspect track safer, faster and provide accurate inspection surveys, while not interfering with railroad operations.  The broad purpose of ATIP is to minimize the risk of a passenger or catastrophic hazardous material accident/incident by accurately collecting and disseminating track geometry information and intelligence to FRA and respective railroads.  The primary safety-related use of ATIP is the supplemental assistance provided to all Inspectors in identifying the most important noncompliant track geometry locations and conditions for evaluation and remediation.  Through the precise measurement of existing track structure, system analysis, and asset management procedures, data produced by ATIP provides a visible representation of a railroad's track inspection and maintenance program condition. Key to ATIP safety success is the advance detection of potential accident-causing hazards.  In order to ensure the safety of the nation's railroads, ATIP compliance surveys impart the appropriate basis for Inspectors to safeguard rail transportation with compulsory operational and maintenance remediation.

To meet these requirements, ATIP onboard instrumentation generates an efficient, quantitative statement (track geometry report) of known track conditions, and affords a cost-effective means of expanding regional as well as national inspection coverage.  ATIP is world renowned as the most advanced automated geometry measurement systems of their kind and exemplify state-of-the-art computerization and laser equipment technology to measure track geometry (i.e., gage, alignment and track surface) dynamically or under load.  ATIP deploys a fleet of five (5) rail bound geometry cars  to expand Inspector capabilities and productivity, provide regional analysis and statistical characterizations of safety trends, support efficient and effective track system maintenance and planning and most importantly-immediately identify unsafe track geometry noncompliance that require remediation.

Special ATIP inspection surveys are occasionally undertaken to support the Office of Railroad Policy and Development (RPD), other offices within FRA, and other government agencies (e.g., Department of Defense, Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and Department of Energy), including possible surveys outside the boundaries of the United States. Each special ATIP survey generates individual task orders, complete with specific performance, inspection details, and required personnel competence.

Additional information regarding the ATIP program can be found at:  http://www.fra.dot.gov/Page/P0120

•III.              NOTE:

The solicitation will be released electronically via this Government Point of Entry (GPE) otherwise known as Federal Business Opportunities or www.fbo.gov . As such, no written, telephonic or other type of request for an advance copy of the solicitation will be entertained at this time. Potential offerors/vendors are encouraged to register on www.fbo.gov to receive any further information in reference to the subject action inclusive of any announcements, and/or amendments to the solicitation after its release. NO OTHER PROCUREMENT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.