20--Supply two flexible coupling groups, the connection between the 3516 Caterpillar engines and the main generator on the Dredge Goetz.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting for quotes for two flexible coupling groups in accordance with the scope of work. This coupling group is the connection between the 3516 Caterpillar engines and the main generator on the Dredge Goetz. The parts shall be genuine Caterpillar parts or equivalent to genuine Caterpillar parts. In the event of equivalent parts being offered, offeror shall provide sufficient information to establish equivalency to include, at a minimum, form, fit, function and warranty information. The parts are listed in the solicitation scope of work. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The solicitation W912ES-12-T-0040 is set-aside 100% for small business concerns using NAICS code 333120. The size standard for this NAICS is 750 employees. Offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry(CCR) located at www.ccr.gov prior to contract award. NAICS 333120 must be listed in the contractor's CCR. The Scope of Work with specifications can be obtained by clicking on the "Additional documentation" link under "Additional Info:" at the end of this announcement. The solicitation is issued in accordance with FAR Part 12, and will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part 13. A determination by the government to not award based on the responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the government. Email responses are the preferred method; however quotes may also be faxed to the Attn: Carol Olson at +1 (555) 000-0000. Quotes may also be mailed to the US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, ATTN: Carol Olson, Contracting, 180 5th Street East, Suite 700, St. Paul, MN 55101-1678. Phone inquiries or requests for information will not be honored. This notice closes on 11 January 2012 at 3:00 p.m., CST.