1. The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Shared Services Procurement (SSP), has a requirement to procure in support of the 140-foot Icebreaking Tug (WTGB) - Bay Class, NSN 2990 01 LG0 4191, Muffler, Exhaust Silencer, Part No. DPSS-16, Qty: Nine (9) each, from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Burgess-Manning, Inc. a subsidiary of Peerless Mfg., Co. - No substitutes or aftermarket parts shall be accepted. The Coast Guard does not own or have the rights to the proprietary drawings, technical, or engineering data.
2. It is the Government's belief that only Burgess-Manning, Inc. a subsidiary of Peerless Mfg., Co., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), and/or their authorized distributors, possesses the necessary drawings, technical, and engineering data required to successfully manufacture these items. Therefore, it is the Government's intent to solicit only the OEM and/or their authorized distributor.
3. Prospective sources having the capabilities to provide these items are invited to submit complete information discussing their capabilities within eight (8) calendar days from the day this notice is posted. The information submitted must include: (1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the capability of the offeror; including acceptability of the offered parts (i.e., salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics) and/or (2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the OEM. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the information relative to the above requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the requirements.
4. Inquiries/information received after the established deadline shall NOT be considered for this acquisition. The submission of this data for review shall not impede award of this contract. The Government does NOT intend to pay for information solicited. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 6.302-1. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting officials listed herein.

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