FRA Boxcar Procurement

****** THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY ******
Projected Release of RFQ: 12/17/2014

The U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), intends to issue a solicitation for boxcars.  Total quantities requested range from a minimum of one (1) boxcar to a maximum of five (5) boxcars.

On or about 12/17/2014, the FRA intends to issue a Request for Quote to solicit quotations for boxcars in accordance with the specifications listed below:

Status Code: A-Active
Mechanical Designation: XM Box – General Service (preferred). MWM and MWX cars are not acceptable
Build Date: After July 1, 1974 Extended Service E – 50 year service. Car must have at least a 10 year service life remaining from the date of this procurement.
Gross Rail Load/Weight: 220,000 lb – minimum
Plate Code: B
Truck Count: 2
Axle Count: 4
Wheel Bearing Type: R - Roller
Brake Shoe Type: H- High Friction Composite
Body Material: 19 – Standard Steel
Floor Material: Steel (preferred)
Lining Material: 17 – sheet metal (preferred)
Inspection Dates: All must be current
Restrictions: None
Inspection Car Grade: Grade A
Journal Size: E – 6x11, or F – 6-1/2X12 (preferred)
Wheel Diameter: 33 inches (minimum)
Coupler Type: Type E or F, non-rotary, Obsolete coupler types are not acceptable
Draft Gear Type: E, H, or S. (Type C – Cushioning Center of Car - not acceptable)

All interested offerors must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.  Please visit the SAM website at www.sam.gov for more information.