COMBINED SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION: WPB Main Propulsion Shaft Stern Tube Seal Assemblies, Rudderstock Seal Assemblies and Associated Parts

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center intends on awarding a Firm Fixed-Price one-time contract to procure (20) main propulsion shaft stern tube seals, (16) rudderstock seal assemblies and (161) replacement parts for the USCG's 87' Patrol Boat fleet. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate solely with the manufacturer, Wartsila Defense, Inc.

All items listed are parts manufactured by Wartsila Defense, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). To assure proper form, fit and function of the parts, only OEM parts shall be used. Items submitted under this solicitation which are other than OEM parts will be rejected as unacceptable.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 5.207, 6.302-1 and 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Contracting by Negotiation procedures at FAR Part 15 are also implemented. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, solicitation number HSCG40-12-R-10007, is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-60 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This is not considered a total small business set-aside associated with North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 339991, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. See the SF 1449 in Enclosure I for the Schedule of Supplies, which lists the contract line item numbers, items, quantities and units of measure.

Please see the attached Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for full text and details.