U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center, (CODE 045/54) Auxiliary Systems Contracting, MAIL STOP Contracting, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., B-31, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

29 -- CUMMINS REPLACEMENT PARTS SOL DTCG40-99-B-50006 DUE 041199 POC Point of Contact -- Point of Contact is Sharon Jackson at (410) 762-6463, Nancy M. Dean, Contracting Officer (410) 762-6461 Potential Sources Sought. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources to consider in an award of a requirements type contract for Cummins Engine replacement parts for the 41' and 49' Coast Guard vessels. All parts shall be new and shall be manufactured by or for Cummins Engine Co. Brand Name is mandatory. A requirement type contract with one (1) base year and four (4) option years is anticipated. It is the Government's belief tht the replacement parts are only available from Cummins Engine Co., and/or their authorized distributors. The F.O.B. point shall be destination. All items shall be delivered within 120 calendar days from issuance of delivery and shall be delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center, 6751 Alexander Bell Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considerd. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to the spare parts are not available within the Government and are propriety to Cummins Engine Co. Accordingly, it is believed that this non-availability of technical data precludes the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center for obtaining competitiion as the part is available from Cummins Engine Co., and/or their authorized distributors. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to supply the parts for the purpose of the U.S. Coast Guard ENgineering Logistics center to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The procurement involves the parts being procured for Cummins Engine Co., or their authorized distributors. Organizations having the expertise and required capabilities to provide the item are invited to submit complete information discussing such capabilities as follows: (i.e. salient physical functional and serviceability, characteristics) (1) show htat they satisfactorily manufactured the part for the Government or the prime equipment manufacturer; or (2) submit complete and current engineering data comparing the offered aprt to the OEM's to demonstrate the acceptability of the parts. It is the Government's belief that only Cummins Engine Co., or its authorized distributors can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Other concerns having the expertise and required complete information discussing capabilities are invited to submit complete information discussing capabilities in duplicate within fifteen (15) days of this announcement. No cost or pricing information is required. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capabilities should be sent to the attention of Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist (CODE 045/54) MAIL STOP Contractign. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvanted Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See numbered Note 22 (AC0201001-04) Posted 02/01/99 (I-SN293452). (0032)

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