NOTICE OF INTENT: The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to award on a sole source basis to Fairbanks Morse Engine, 630 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk, VA 23501 under the authority of FAR 6.302. The proposed acquisition will be for observing and advising the overhaul and modification of one Fairbanks Morse Main Diesel Engine onboard the CGC Thunder Bay home ported in Rockland ME. Fairbanks Morse holds the proprietary rights to the engine. The overhaul and modification is performed to: Reduce smoke opacity to a maximum of Ringelmann #2 during light load operation. Eliminate oil dispersion from the exhaust stack during light load operation. The Contractor shall provide an on-site qualified technical representative (Tech Rep), who is familiar with the Fairbanks Morse 3800D8 1/8 Model 38D8 1/8 Marine Diesel Engine (MDE) system, to advise on manufacturer's proprietary information, dimensions, and clearances associated with the system, assist with proper repair methods, and ensure compliance with manufacturer's procedures and standards during disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the Fairbanks Morse 3800D8 1/8 Model 38D8 1/8 Marine Diesel Engine (MDE) system. The Tech Rep shall be a Fairbanks Morse technical representative or its licensee.The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 811310 with Size Standard of $5M. The schedule is for thirty-three (33) calendar days, starting on or about April 16, 2007. The specifications are available by contacting Dawn J. Dabney at 757-628-4636. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. All capability statements received by 2:00 PM EST on April 2, 2007 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT PAY FOR COSTS INCURRED IN THE PREPRATION AND SUBMISSION OF DATA OR OTHER COSTS INCURRED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. *****NOTE 22 APPLIES *****

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