The United States Coast Guard intends to pursue a base and four option year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with Caterpillar, Inc. or an authorized dealer of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts for ship diesel generators. This procurement will cover critical parts to be delivered within 48 to 96 hours, sent directly to ships for emergency repair. Ships to be included in this contract but not limited to are the following: medium endurance cutters, small boats, patrol boats, ice breakers, buoy tenders, and long range enforcers. Caterpillar Model Numbers covered are 3304B, 3306, 3340B, 3306B, 3406, 3412, 3508, 3512B, 3516, 3608, 3612, D348, D353, D379, D398 and D399.

The United States Coast Guard intends to negotiate solely with the manufacturer or authorized dealer of OEM parts in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.3. All work is required to be performed in accordance with the OEM specifications and standards. Technical data, drawings, special tooling/equipment, and software pertaining to the items are proprietary and are not available for release to the public. It is the government's belief that only Caterpillar, Inc. or an authorized dealer has the capability to provide these parts. Other potential sources can submit information demonstrating their capabilities to provide genuine OEM parts and OEM authorized services. This information shall include but is not limited to (1) data that the offered supplies have been satisfactorily provided to the OEM or the Government in the past; and/or (2) a written letter, signed by the OEM that verifies the offeror's capability to access OEM drawings, specifications, and special tools.

All companies interested in this work are requested to respond to this notice with the following information:
-positive statement of your interest in this procurement as a prime contractor,
-DUNS number,
-business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business) based upon North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333618, and
-company point of contact

Responses are preferred by 3:00 pm EST on 31 October 2014. The Government does not intend to pay for any information that is submitted in response to this synopsis. Questions may be referred to Sarah Chambers via e-mail: [email protected].

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