Manufacture and Delivery of 1 Ballast Regulator to Fort Drum, New York
ID: 6913G625Q300023Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY6913G6 VOLPE NATL TRANS SYS CNTRCAMBRIDGE, MA, 02142, USA

NAICS

Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing (336510)

PSC

RIGHT-OF-WAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, RAILROAD (2230)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 7, 2025, 8:30 PM UTC
Description

The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, is seeking qualified vendors to manufacture and deliver one Ballast Regulator to Fort Drum, New York. This procurement aims to fulfill specific technical and safety requirements, including a two-person operator cab and a Tier 4 diesel engine, with the selected supplier required to deliver the equipment by September 30, 2025. The Ballast Regulator is essential for maintaining railroad infrastructure, ensuring operational efficiency and safety. Interested parties must submit their quotations to the Contracting Officer, Melissa Reams, via email by 4:30 PM EDT on April 7, 2025, with all inquiries due by 2:00 PM EDT on March 28, 2025.

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Mar 24, 2025, 10:04 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Volpe National Transportation Systems Center for purchasing a Ballast Regulator for Fort Drum, NY. The acquisition process follows the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5 and is open to all qualified vendors, with a focus on obtaining a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order. The selected supplier must deliver one Ballast Regulator by September 30, 2025, complying with specific technical and safety requirements, including a two-person operator cab and a Tier 4 diesel engine. Additional conditions require the inclusion of standard warranty documents and a list of spare parts. Quoters are instructed to provide technical capability details, past performance examples, and pricing. Formal evaluation processes will be managed by the Contracting Officer, Melissa Reams, who will also serve as the point of contact for questions. Emphasizing government procurement integrity, the RFQ specifies no financing terms are offered and calls for digital invoicing through the Delphi eInvoicing portal. Overall, this procurement effort is structured to ensure compliance with regulations while striving for quality and value in the selection of a contractor.
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