This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6., as a supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will no be issued. This solicitation document and provisions and clauses are those in effect thru Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-21. It is the intent of the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center to purchase Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts via a mandatory OEM competitive sole source using commercial practices. The USCG has a requirement to procure two (2) Crankshaft, PN 16Y3J17020A for the Paxman Valenta Marine Diesel 16RP200M engine. Interested sources that possess the capabilities of obtaining a written statement of certification that all parts are manufactured by or for OEM in accordance with OEM specifications and OEM Quality control programs. All responsible offers shall submit information. This information must be received within five (5) working days from the date of this publication. Inquiries/information received after the established deadline shall not be considered for this particular acquisition be considered by the Agency. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these provisions and clauses electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. FAR 52.212-1 (OCT 2003) Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-2 ( JAN 1999), Evaluation-Commercial Items, Evaluation factors are Delivery and Price with Delivery being more important then price. FAR 52.212-3 (JUNE 2003) Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, include a completed copy of this provision with your offer, FAR 52.212-4 (OCT 2003) Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 (Mar 2004) Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items. The following clauses listed in 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.203-6, Restriction of Subcontract Sales to the Government, 52.222-19, child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with sabilities.52.222-37, Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-13,Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O. 12722,12724,13059,13067,13121, and 13129); 52.232-34, Payment by Electronics Funds Transfer- Central Contractor Registration (21 U.S.C. 3332). The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: HSAR clause 3052.211-90 Bar Coding Requirements (USCG) (DEC 2003). HSAR clause 3052.213-90 Evaluation Factor for Coast Guard Performance of Bar Coding Requirement (USCG) (DEC 2003). Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov/interweb/assetlibrary/DHS_HSAR_DEC_2003.pdf. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: . QUOTES ARE DUE BY 10:00 AM EST ON 23 April 2004. Quotes may be faxed (410) 636-7458, hand carried or mail: USCG, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Bldg 58, 2nd Floor (Kathy Brown), Baltimore, MD 21226. See Numbered Note 12 and 22.*****

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