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A -- TRACK MEASUREMENT VEHICLE SOL DTFR53-98-R-00007 DUE 061598 POC Contracting Officer, Robert S. Spratling, 202/632-3238 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has a requirement for design, fabrication, and testing of a Track Measurement Vehicle (TCAR). The TCAR system when completed will serve to replace FRA's existing T-10 track measurement vehicle. The TCAR will consist of two major systems, the vehicle system and the measurement system. The vehicle system will be railbound and house the measurement system containing onboard data processing and display capability. The measurement system shall have the capability to fully integrate data from the track geometry measurement, ride quality, and differential global positioning, video, and computer network interfaces. The system should have the capability of operating at 90 mph when self-propelled and 110 mph when towed. Alternate proposals will also be sought for design approaches permitting a towed speed up to 150 mph. The contractor shall deliver a fully operational system within 18 months following contract award. Proposals will be due approximately 45 days from release of the Request For Proposal (RFP). (0063)

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