Engine Overhaul for Freightliner M2

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The USDA, ARS, Plains Area U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE has a need for a complete engine overhaul in a 2008 Freightliner M2.  The repair must be completed by an authorized dealer and parts must be OEM or better.

Parts needed include but may not be limited to:

QTY          PART NUMBER                               DESCRIPTION

       6          105D/DDE A4570980380                  GASKET

      18        105D/DDE A4600160121                  HD COVER SEAL

      3          105D/DDE A4601422180                  SEAL/EXHAUST

      6          105D/DDE RA4600100351               INJ MBE4000 EPA07

      6          105D/DDE RA4600100351-CORE   INJ MBE4000 EPA07

      6          105D/DDE RA4600101720               CYL HEAD MBE 4000 EPA07

      6          105D/DDE RA4600101720-CORE   CYL HEAD MBE 4000 EPA07

      1          105D/DDE RA4600103100               KIT-SUPER OVERHAUL MBE4000 EPA

      1          105D/DDE RA4600103100-CORE   KIT-SUPER OVERHAUL MBE4000 EPA

      12        105D/OWI AMAB53                         50/50 OAT ELC GALLON JUGS

      12        105D/SLO 500010048                        ROTELLA T4 15W40 Ck-4 - BULK

The Freightliner M2 is partially disassembled and located at a certified Freightliner dealer.  Partial disassembly was required to diagnose extend of damage and identify what items need replaced.

The NAICS Code for the expected acquisition is 811114.  Any subsequent procurement will be conducted as a commercial item purchase in accordance with FAR Part 12 and as a Simplified Acquisition Procedure in accordance with FAR Part 13.

Please email capability statements to James Porter at james.porter@usda.gov by 0400 pm, CST on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Please note " Freightliner Engine Overhaul" in the subject line of the email. 

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