CATERPILLAR PARTS IN SUPPORT OF CATERPILLAR ENGINES

The U.S. Coast Guard SFLC has a requirement to establish a requirement contract for various Caterpillar parts used onboard various U.S. Coast Guard Cutters in support of the Caterpillar engines. Caterpillar Engine Serial Number Pre-fixes for these engines are:

9WN, 3HM, 2Am, 4BM. 8LL, 8TL, BAG,VA0,5VA,9PL,47B,29Z,5MJ,66B,36J,2WB, 29Z&8BR, 85Z&80B91B. It is the Government's belief that only Caterpillar Company, the original manufacturer of the Caterpillar engines, can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above are invited to submit complete information discussing the same within seven (7) days of this announcement. However, other potential sources desiring to furnish other than Caterpillar parts are required to submit the following: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics) 2) Evidence of experience that offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the original equipment manufacturer. This evidence of experience must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal relative to the above requirements (i.e. contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, points of contact and telephone numbers) 3) Socio-Economic Factors (i.e. Small/Large Business, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), etc.) Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate their capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bona-fide capability to meet the requirements. This information is due within seven (7) days from the date of this announcement. This announcement is issued in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a solicitation. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. Inquiries 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. For information regarding this acquisition, contact the Contracting Officials listed herein. It is the offeror's responsibility to monitor FBO postings. Interested parties must be registered in the System and Award Management (SAM).

Comments are to be sent either via email to [email protected] or submitted in hard copy to U.S. Coast Guard, ATTN: Karen Marshall, 300 E. Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510 no later than 4:00 p.m. eastern standard time January 15, 2013.

 

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