Technical representative services for CGC seneca

The U.S. Coast Guard, Surface Forces Logistics Center, Engineering Services Division, In-Service Vessel Sustainment team has a requirement for Technical Representative services to update existing software configuration files; groom; and validate the operations of the Switchboard Upgrade kits on the CGC SENECA switchboard.  Contractor shall provide software updates; update and validate settings; and configuration of the EasyGEN switchboard PLC controllers; and provide technical support and updates required to incorporate updated CGMCS software,  It is the Government's belief that only Affinity Power Systems, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), is capable of providing the required services, therefore it is the Government's intent to solicit and award a purchase order, on a sole source basis, to the OEM.   Engineering and technical information required to successfully perform these services is proprietary to the OEM.  However, concerns having the capability of providing these services has an opportunity to submit their capabilities no later than seven (7) calendar days after the date of this notice.  Information that must be submitted must include: (1) verification the source is an authorized service facility for the OEM; (2) verification that required engineering and technical data can be obtained from the OEM, including required updated software.  Information received after the established deadline shall not be considered.  Submission of this information shall NOT impede award of this purchase order. The Government does not intend to pay for information solicited. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 6.302-1 and HSAM 3006.302-1.  For information regarding this requirement please contact the Contracting Officer at Kelly.A.Wyatt@uscg.mil.