20 -- CATERPILLAR OVERHAUL FOR USCGC BOLLARD

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is HSCG80-07-Q-3FAX24 and is a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-16. This request for quotations is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 333618 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The Government anticipates awarding one firm fixed price purchase order for these parts and labor. The order will be awarded based on price and the ability to meet the requirements and supply ALL parts and labor by the scheduled delivery date using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. Vendors should include warranty terms and conditions and prompt payment discounts with their quote. This acquisition is for Labor and Material to Overhaul a CAT 3412 Engine with Attached Reduction Gear and Conduct a Dynamometer Testing in the presence of a Coast Guard Representative as follows: Item 1, Renew all hoses (Engine & Reduction Gear) Item 2, Renew all filters (Engine & Reduction Gear) Item 3, Replace Hydraulic starter with electric starter (24 Volt) Item 4, Rebuild fuel injectors Item 5, Rebuild governor Item 6, Rebuild fuel pump Item 7, Renew cooling system thermostats Item 8, Clean/flush/pressure test lube oil cooler Item 9, Complete CAT procedures for removal from long term storage Item 10, Clean/flush cooling system. Refill with CAT extended life coolant, pre-mix Item 11, Lubricate all linkages (Engine & Reduction Gear) Item 12, Renew all fluids (Engine & Reduction Gear) Item 13, In the presence of a Coast Guard Representative, conduct Dynamometer testing and provide a report of test results. Item 14, Paint engine and reduction gear in Caterpillar Yellow Item 15, disassemble engine to bare block Item 16, Clean Block Item 17, Reassemble with new main & rod bearings Item 18, Replace liner as necessary Item 19, Replace piston rings Item 20, Sandblast flywheel and drive. Preserve as needed. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Coast Guard Engineering and Logistics Command (ELC), 2401 Hawkins Point Road,Building 88a Receiving Room, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. Mark for: USCGC CLEAT. The Government desires delivery of the completed engine on or before October 16, 2007 and anticipates awarding a purchase order for these parts on or about September 12, 2007. If vendors are unable to meet this delivery schedule, they are encouraged to provide alternate delivery schedules with their quote. Inspection and Acceptance shall also be at destination. Faxed and e-mailed quotes are being accepted. Faxed quotes may be sent to +1 (555) 000-0000 and e-mailed quotes may be sent to contact@example.gov. Contractors are responsible for verifying receipt of their quotes. All responsible sources interested in responding to this RFQ must respond no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on September 5, 2007. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference. 52.211-8 Time of Delivery (June 1997) 52.211-14 Notice of Priority Rating for National Defense Use (Rating DO-A3) (SEP 1990) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (SEP 2006) ADDENDUM to FAR 52.212-1 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (NOV 2006). Note: An offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (FEB 2007) ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (MAR 2007) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246) 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies (JUN 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) 52.233-3 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) Protest After Award FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acquisition.gov . (End of clause) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES (JUN 2006) (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security. (b) Definitions. As used in this clause: Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting `more than 50 percent' for at least 80 percent each place it appears. Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)? (1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership; (2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held? (i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or (ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership; and (3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group. Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively. (c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation. (1) Certain Stock Disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership: (i) Stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or (ii) stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to the acquisition described in subsection (b)(1) of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1). (2) Plan Deemed In Certain Cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan. (3) Certain Transfers Disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section. (d) Special Rule for Related Partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership. (e) Treatment of Certain Rights. (1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows: (i) warrants; (ii) options; (iii) contracts to acquire stock; (iv) convertible debt instruments; and (v) others similar interests. (2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of Section 835. (f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]: __ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73; __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74, which has not been denied; or __ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.104-70 through 3009.104-73, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.104-74. (g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) Caterpillar Inc. is the only company that has the technical propriety data necessary to manufacturer the required parts and authorizes and certifies its dealers to perform engine rebuilds under warranty.