JOTFOC VENTUROUS LONG BLOCK- Redacted.pdf

This document is a U.S. Coast Guard Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOTFOC) for a brand-name acquisition of a Caterpillar 3406 engine long block "overhaul kit" for the USCGC VENTUROUS. The solicitation (No. 52000QR250020069) is a total small business set-aside with a size standard of 1,050 employees, seeking only Caterpillar Authorized Parts & Service Center products. The procurement is for an engine component kit for a ship service diesel generator, with all components required to be original equipment manufacturer (OEM) new stock or remanufactured parts.

Key procurement details include a required delivery to the vessel's homeport in St. Petersburg, FL by February 16, 2026, with specific constraints on delivery timing. The vendor must provide a 1,000-hour or 12-month warranty covering all components, including parts and labor. Quotes are due by July 24, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST, to be submitted via email to specific Coast Guard contacts. The government reserves the right to award on an all-or-none basis to the offeror with the lowest aggregate price. The estimated total procurement value is $64,266.88, and vendors must be registered in SAM.gov and provide proof of authorized Caterpillar distributor status.