SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE CGC MACKINAW CATERPILLAR MAINTENANCE.docx

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE / REQUEST FOR INFORMATION; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for proposals/quotations. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: (1) determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 and FAR Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action.

REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center Norfolk, VA to identify sources capable of providing the following:

This acquisition is to provide Caterpillar (CAT) full service authorized/certified technical services to repair, perform maintenance on and or overhaul CAT ship’s service and main propulsion diesel engines onboard the CGC MACKINAW. The Caterpillar CAT technician shall provide all necessary OEM parts, materials, equipment, and personnel to perform (1) maintenance and support service for the Main Diesel Engine & Generator (3612), (2) Main Diesel Engine Overhaul (Top End and Major); (3) Maintenance and Support Service for the Auxiliary Diesel engine & Generator (3508); (4) Auxiliary Diesel Engine Overhaul (Top End and Major) and (5) Technical On-Site or Remote Support and Diagnostics PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: All work is to be performed at the vessel’s home pier; Cheboygan, MI.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: This acquisition shall be a firm fixed Requirement contract for One Base year and Four Option Years, if exercised. Orders for preservation maintenance shall be placed by delivery order when needed. Anticipated start date on or about 01 July 2024 through 30 June 2025 (Base Year). (These dates are Subject to change at the discretion of the Government) ANTICIPATED NAICS CODE/SIZE STANDARD: The applicable NAICS Code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing and the size standard is 1,250 employees.

A set aside determination has not been made. Interested parties should submit a brief description of their capability to meet the requirements and business size. Interested parties must submit a capability statement that sufficiently demonstrates qualifications and previous experience (past performance) relevant to fulfilling the above requirements. Caterpillar is the OEM of the system. Capability statement shall include evidence that the company has access or will have access to Caterpillar proprietary components, ie, signed agreement with Caterpillar; licensing agreement, certified technicians, etc. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required on the system identified herein.

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: Companies having capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are invited to provide information to contribute to this market survey/sources sought notice including commercial market information and company information.

SAM: Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM), formerly known as Central Contractor Registration (CCR), as prescribed in FAR Clause 52.232-33. SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1-866-606-8220.

Companies may respond to this Sources Sought Notice via e-mail to sandra.a.martinez@uscg.mil no later than 1:00 PM EST on 15 December 2023, with the following information/documentation:

• Please state which of the following applies to your company for Business Size:

a. 8(a) Small Business Concern;

b. HUBZone Small Business Concern;

c. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (SDVOSBC);

d. Veteran Owned Small Business Concern (VOSBC);

e. Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business Concern (EDWOSB);

f. Woman Owned Small Business Concern (WOSBC);

g. Small Business Concern;

h. Large Business Concern

4. A positive Statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor

5. Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification. Please provide the following documentation as it applies to your company:

If claiming 8(a) status, provide a copy of your 8(a) Certification from the Small Business Administration (SBA).

If claiming HUBZone status, provide a copy of your HUBZONE Certificate from the SBA.

If claiming SDVOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Service Disabled Veteran (SDV) unconditionally owns 51 % of the business, controls the management and daily operations, and holds the highest officer position in the company. Documentation should also be provided to show that the SDV has a service-connected disability that has been determined by the Department of Defense or Department of Veteran Affairs. Finally, provide documentation that shows the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming VOSBC status, provide documentation that shows the Veteran unconditionally owns 51% of the business, controls the management and daily operation, make long-term decisions for the business, and holds the highest officer position in the company that works at the business fulltime during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming EDWOSB status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned by one or more women who are "economically disadvantaged", and primarily managed by an economically disadvantaged woman that make long-term decisions for the business, hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full-time during normal working hours. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611. A woman is presumed economically disadvantaged if she has a personal net worth of less than $750,000 (with some exclusions), her adjusted gross yearly income averaged over the three years preceding the certification less than $350,000, and the fair market value of all her assets is less than $6 million If claiming Woman Owned Small Business status, provide documentation that shows the company is at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women that make long-term decisions for the business and hold the highest officer position in the business and work at the business full time during normal working hours. The women must be U.S. citizens. The documentation should also show the business is small under the NAICS code 336611.

If claiming Small Business status, provide documentation to show the business is small under NAICS code 336611.