Inactive

This synopsis is issued pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.203 which prescribes a mandatory requirement for a 15-day pre?solicitation notification. The purpose of this synopsis... This synopsis is issued pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.203 which prescribes a mandatory requirement for a 15-day pre?solicitation notification. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) intent to issue a solicitation restricted to small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5. This solicitation will be for the management and maintenance of the Transportation Technology Center (TTC) in Pueblo, Colorado and for research and development (R&D) and training services at the TTC facility. Contract Scope: Research and development (R&D), training and facilities management services are required for a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Firm Fixed price (FFP) single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contractor shall operate and maintain the TTC in accordance with stated facility and site standards. In exchange for maintenance of the facility, the contractor will have full use of the TTC, including equipment, at no cost for the term of the contract for their own commercial ventures relating to transportation testing and research, so long as those ventures do not interfere with Department of Transportation (DOT) required tasking. The TTC site is approximately 52 square miles, and consists of buildings, roadways, parking areas, open spaces, and overhead and underground utility infrastructure, research laboratories, railroads, and locomotives. The TTC has 34 real property buildings that total approximately 424,000 square feet (SF). These buildings mainly consist of warehouse/storage facilities, classrooms and academic spaces, trade shops, administrative support, and minor infrastructure enclosures. Additionally, the contractor shall be responsible for the delivery of R&D, training and test services awarded as Task Orders (TO), with an anticipated aggregate ceiling of up to $570 million, with a total potential period of performance of 20 years (five-year Base with three five-year Options). This project is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541715. The size standard in number of employees is 1,000. This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. A Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated to be published in the near future. Once the RFP is posted, all interested, responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the FRA. FRA intends to conduct the procurement through a multi-phased submission and evaluation process. Phase 1 submissions are required to move to Phase II. Any questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to Jomo Haldane, Contracting Officer, via email at Jomo.Haldane@dot.gov.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

The solicitation is amended to provide answers to offeror questions through attached "Q and A RFP 693JJ620R000001" as well as updates to 693JJ620R000001 RFP document and attachments 8, 9, 10, and 11. ... The solicitation is amended to provide answers to offeror questions through attached "Q and A RFP 693JJ620R000001" as well as updates to 693JJ620R000001 RFP document and attachments 8, 9, 10, and 11. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small business concerns in accordance with FAR 19.5. FAR clause 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting is applicable to this acquisition. At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern. This acquisition will result in placement of a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract. This contract has cost plus fixed fee (CPFF) and firm fixed price (FFP) line items. Sample task orders are provided; these may not be executed upon award. The resulting Single Award IDIQ Contract will have a five year base ordering period and three options with three 5-year ordering periods for a total maximum duration of 20 years. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541715. The size standard in number of employees is 1,000. A single offeror is responsible for facility management, resource allocation, and coordination of task orders as stated in the Performance-Based Statement of Work (section c). If an offeror is competing for this contract as a joint venture, the offeror must submit legal documentation of their status as a joint venture. The joint venture must also be registered in www.beta.sam.gov at the time of award. The legal documentation verifying the joint venture will not be considered part of the page limit. The period between selection and contract start may be up to 12 months. Estimated date of contract award is on or before March 31, 2021. This solicitation utilizes a multi-phase evaluation process, participation in Phase 1 is required for Phase 2. Phase 1 proposals are due on May 27, 2020 by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time to TTCRFP@dot.gov. Please see attached 693JJ620R000001 RFP and supporting attachments for instructions. Phase II Proposal Due Date: Offerors who submitted Phase 1 proposals should submit their Phase II proposals to TTCRFP@dot.gov. All proposals are due July 17, 2020 by 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. .