Sources Sought - Caterpillar Marine Engine Parts

Document Type: Sources Sought Solicitation Number: Market Survey –Caterpillar Engine Parts for 225’ USCG Cutter Class Classification Code: Marine Engine Parts The United States Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources that can provide the following Caterpillar engine parts: rod bearing, PN 4P-6125; piston, PN 241-4949; con rod, PN OR-3282; damper, PN OR-7852; O-RING, PN 614-545; Cylinder liner, PN 179-3167; liner seal, PN 1W-0118; liner seal, PN 1W-0115; Thrust plates, PN 1W-1174; Main bearing, PN 129-4054; Oil pan gasket, PN 4W-4050; Washer, PN 4K-0684; Main bearing nut, PN 1W-0123; Main bearing washer, PN 1W-0122; BEARING STUD, PN 1W-0121; Bolt, PN 3S-7079; Cylinder sleeve, PN 175-5060; Head gasket kit, PN 9X-2838; O-RING, PN 2N-0475; O-RING, PN 6V-3250; O-RING, PN 6V-1179; O-RING, PN 061-9455; O-RING, PN 4L-8606; O-RING, PN 9S-4183; O-RING, PN 6V-7702; O-RING, PN 3P-0656; O-RING, PN 6V-5068; O-RING, PN 6V-5139; O-RING, PN 5P-1979; O-RING, PN 2H-6124; Retainer, PN 1W-4153; Adapter, PN 1W-6917; Adapter, PN 123-6256; Gasket, PN 134-5641; Gasket, PN 134-5643. NOTE: No drawings or specifications are available from this agency. Responses to this notice and any question shall be submitted to Stefanie Schmitz at [email protected] . It is anticipated that a sole source firm fixed price award will be made to the OEM, Caterpillar Inc or its authorized distributors on a limited competition basis. Delivery term should be FOB Destination and delivery will be made to: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Receiving Room, Bldg 88, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. It is the Government’s belief that Caterpillar, Inc or their authorized distributors are the only companies that can provide certification to assure the parts sold are genuine OEM parts. Any concerns regarding the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same in duplicate within 5 calendar days from this notice. The information that must be submitted includes: (1) complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the 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 and sold to the Government. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the information relative to the above requirements. The contractor shall be able to provide certification of Genuine OEM parts or conformance for each part delivered to the Coast Guard. 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. The submission of this data for review will not impede the award of this contract. This is NOT a solicitation announcement for proposals and NO contract will be awarded from this announcement. The Government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement referenced above.