Cummins_Questionnaire_v2.docx

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

Purpose: The purpose of this MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE is to obtain information on your company’s capabilities and standard industry practices relating to the remanufacturing, testing, preservation and packaging of Engines Cummins. Models include 35MCGBA, QSD 2.8L/220, 6CTA8.3M1, and QSB6.7LM, these engine are used on multiple Coast Guard Platforms.

Please provide feedback to each of the questions outlined below. You may use the space provided under each question on this form for your response(s) or attach separate correspondence if needed or desired.

1. Does your company currently remanufacture the any of the following include 35MCGBA, QSD 2.8L/220, 6CTA8.3M1, and QSB6.7LM, engines?

2. If yes, do you perform the engine remanufacturing on-site? Do you have a dynamometer onsite?

3. Do you possess all of the special tooling and fixtures necessary to remanufacture Cummins engines?

4. Do you posses the necessary Cummins technical certifications, technical publications, service bulletins and standards necessary to perform the remanufactures?

5. How long have you been remanufacturing the following: 35MCGBA, QSD 2.8L/220, 6CTA8.3M1, and QSB6.7LM, engines?

6. What type of subcontractors do you typically utilize in remanufacturing the following: 35MCGBA, QSD 2.8L/220, 6CTA8.3M1, and QSB6.7LM, engines? How are they certified/qualified?

7. What is the average lead-time for remanufacturing of a Cummins Diesel Engine?

8. Our contract requires the use of Cummins OEM parts. What measures does your company have in place to fulfill this requirement?

9. Have you prepared Cummins Diesel Engines for long term storage (over 2 years) at a customer’s request?

10. If so, what procedures were used and were they considered standard commercial practice?

11. Are there any additional charges for special marking, packing, and packaging?

12. What type of storage and protection do you typically provide for your customer’s equipment?

13. Is your company considered a small business or large business?

14. Do you have a documented quality control plan and an equipment calibration system in place?

If so, to what standard does it comply?

15. What are your warranty terms, if any? Can you send us your standard warranty terms?

16. The Coast Guard requires 24 hour warranty response nationwide. Do you have any experience providing such warranty response?

17. How do you provide warranty coverage to areas outside of your geographical location?

Cummins has service facilities around the Nation.

18. Do you have a published parts list?

19. Are your labor rates published?

20. Has your company Preserved, Packaged, Marked (P.P.M) per Military Specifications?