Locomotive air brakes

1. This synopsis is for a base and four (4) one-year options to provide: CCB26 AIR BRAKE SYSTEM KIT FOR LOCOMOTIVE CAR, 120TON CCB26 COT&S KIT FOR LOCOMOTIVE CAR, and GEN SET CCB26 COT&S KIT. New York Air Brake (Watertown, NY) is the only source authorized. This system is a microprocessor based electro-pneumatic brake control system.

2. The proposed solicitation will be for a firm fixed price requirement for a CCB-26 brake system for the Defense Generator and Rail Center in Ogden, Utah.

3. This is a Sole Source procurement. North American Industry Classification System Code is 336510; size standard is 1,000 employees. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.501, 5.102(a)(7) and 14.205-1(c); therefore hardcopies will not be provided.

4. Proposals submitted must be in electronic format as stated in the solicitation.

5. Vendors wishing an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the Federal Business Opportunities website. Estimated issue date is 12 October 2016. CAUTION:

6. This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is, in fact, unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the Federal Business Opportunities website in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals may render your proposal non-responsive and result in the rejection of your proposal. POINT OF CONTACT: Henry L. Christian, 256-240-3753, E-mail: henry.l.christian.mil@mail.mil.