MTU Propulsion System

Added: Dec 03, 2010 10:09 am PLEASE READ THIS NOTICE IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDING ATTACHMENTS BEFORE CONTACTING THE POC WITH QUESTIONS/COMMENTS. THANK YOU.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The commercial item test procedures at FAR 13.5 are also being implemented. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSCG40-11-Q-AK001 and is issued as a Request For Quotation (RFQ). This announcement incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-46 and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This acquisition is not set aside for any small business programs, the NAICS code is 333618 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees.

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center intends on awarding a contract for the purchase of two (2) MTU 8V396 TE94 diesel propulsion engines with ZF BW255 marine reduction gears attached, NSN 2815-12-348-2440. It is the Government's intention to solicit and negotiate solely with the manufacturer, Motoren Und Turbinen-Union (MTU), and their authorized distributors. A copy of the sole source letter will be available with the award notice.

Vendors interested in providing a quote should submit one to the POC of this notice, preferably by email. The attached Packing/Marking Instructions need to be viewed and adhered to. Along with your quote, vendors are required to provide their DUNS, tax ID, and delivery timeframe. Delivery will be FOB DESTINATION to address:

U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center
Receiving Room, Bldg #88
2401 Hawkins Pt Rd
Baltimore, MD 21226

The following FAR Clauses and Provisions apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses and provisions electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far. Offerors are instructed to include a completed copy of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3, "Offerors Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (OCT 2010)" and Alt 1 included with their quotation, or be registered with Online Reps and Certs https://orca.bpn.gov/. FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (JUNE 2008), FAR Clause 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (APR 2008), FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (JUNE 2010) are incorporated by reference. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (OCT 2010) applies to this acquisition, and is attached in full text with applicable clauses marked. FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items (Jan 1999), is also attached in full text. Offerors are required to fill out and submit the technical evaluation section of 52.212-2.

A formal notice of changes, if applicable, will be issued in FedBizzOpps (www.fedbizzopps.gov) via amendment(s). It is each vendor's individual responsibility to monitor the EPS system for changes. POC for this requirement is Matthew Gross, Contract Specialist, phone (410) 590-7051, fax (410) 590-7226, and email matthew.t.gross@uscg.mil. Quotes can be emailed (HIGHLY preferred) or faxed and are due no later than 1PM EST December 17th, 2010.