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22 -- TRACK INSTRUMENTATION VEHICLE (TIRV) SOL DTFR53-99-R-00019 DUE 071399 POC Robert Spratling, Contracting Officer, Phone (202)493-6152, Fax (202)493-6171, Email robert.spratling@fra.dot.gov -- Illona Williams, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 493-6130, Fax (202) 493-6171, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&;ProjID=DTFR53-99-R-0 0019&LocID=1042. E-MAIL: Robert Spratling, robert.spratling@fra.dot.gov. The Federal Railroad Administration has a requirement for design, fabrication, and testing of a Track Instrumentation Research Vehicle (TIRV). The TIRV will consist of three major components: The vehicle system, loading system, data acuisition/analysis system, with additional optional features. The vehicle will be railbound and will house the data acquisition and loading systems. The loading system should have the capability of applying and measuring the influence of vertical, and gage widening loads to the track structure in order to provide a gauge restraint measurement system (GRMS). The data acquisition system should have the capability to record geometry and load data from track geometry systems, GRMS,accelerometer measurements, track video imaging, rail profile and Differential Global Position System (DGPS) geographical position locating systems. The vehicle should be able to operate at speeds up to 79 mph self propelled or towed and it should be able to tow another vehicle at reduced speed. Dataacquisition and loading systems, in accordance with their functional requirements, should be able to operate at speeds in the range of 0 -- 79 mph. Innovative designs for load application, data acquisition and testing capabilities to maximize the TIRV's performance functions are welcomed. It is anticipated that the RFP will be released on a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract basis The contractor shall deliver a fully tested and operational system within 18 months from the date of contact award. NOTE: On approximately April 19, 1999, the Government intends to post a draft Statement of Work (SOW) for industry comment, with electronic receipt of comments due approximately May 7,1999. The Draft SOW will be made available on the GSA electronic posting system at www.eps.gov. In addition, any interested industry sources who wish to informally make their firm's capabilities known to FRA may schedule a meeting through the FRA Contracting Officer, Robert Spratling. Any such meeting will be at the FRA Headquaters, Washington DC. Currently, FRA plans to meet with interested sources only during the period April 26,1999 through April 30, 1999. It is suggested that firms interested in scheduling a presentation do so following posting of the Draft SOW at the eps website. The Government anticipates issuance of the RFP on approximately May 25, 1999, with proposals due approximately 45 days thereafter. Posted 04/05/99 (D-SN316257). (0095)

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