SPECIAL NOTICE
R -- Notice of Intent Under the Automated Track Inspection Program ATIP
- Notice Date
- 9/27/2022 8:31:33 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- 693JJ6 FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMIN WASHINGTON DC 20590 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20590
- Response Due
- 8/25/2022 8:30:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 10/28/2022
- Point of Contact
- Matthew Carr, Phone: 2024930486
- E-Mail Address
-
matthew.carr@dot.gov
(matthew.carr@dot.gov)
- Description
- Publication of the JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (JOFOC)� on September 27, 2022. ************************************************************************************************************************************************* The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) intends to increase the IDIQ Maximum Value of Contract No. DTFR5317D00002 with MERMEC, Inc., on a sole-source basis, pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) (1), FAR 6.302-l (b)(1) ""Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."" The base contract was issued on an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity basis in accordance with FAR 16.504. Task Orders are issued in accordance with FAR 16.505 entitled Ordering. The contract currently has a contract ceiling of $13,450,970.00 over a five-year ordering period which is set to expire September 13, 2022. The intent of this action is to increase the contract ceiling from $13,450,970.00 to $15,303,633 for a total potential increase of $1,852,663.00.� The additional funding is required to allow continuity of services during the Automated Track Inspection (ATIP) re-compete as well as funding for the transition-out of incumbent operated vehicles should the incumbent not be awarded the same vehicles in the recompete.� The re-competition of the ATIP requirement was delayed by the restrictions put in place due to the COVID � 19 pandemic.� Covid restrictions on travel, venue use, and meeting size delayed FRA�s ability to, for example, hold an Industry Day by approximately four months.� An Industry Day, with one on one meetings with vendors, is one of the most effective ways to communicate the needs of the program and receive effective information from Industry regarding the state of the market and the state of the art.� The delay of FRA�s Industry Day for the ATIP requirement had a direct effect on FRA�s acquisition timeline.� The proposed increased funding levels will allow for the continuation of inspections services until December 21, 2022.� It is anticipated that the vehicle DOTX 216 will be operated during this period.� The total potential value of the increase for continuity of services is estimated to be $1,558,493.00 �Included in the ceiling increase are the potential costs to transition-out if the incumbent is not awarded any of the currently operated vehicles.� The total potential value of this increase, including all cars, is estimated to be $294,170.00. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Interested sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All information received will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
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- Place of Performance
- Address: West Columbia, SC 291694648, USA
- Zip Code: 291694648
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 291694648
- Record
- SN06479752-F 20220929/220927230119 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
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