20 -- Procurement of Caterpillar 3608 marine diesel engine parts

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 document number is HSCG80-06-Q-3FAE85 and is a Request for Quotations. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-08. This request for quotations is 100% set-aside for small business. The NAICS code is 333618 and the corresponding size standard is 1,000 employees. The government anticipates awarding one firm fixed price purchase order for this work. The order will be awarded based on price, required delivery date and past performance with price being more important than required delivery date and past performance using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. 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 request for quotations must respond no later than 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on March 20, 2006. The government requires delivery of all parts on or before April 21, 2006. The government anticipates awarding a purchase order for these parts on or about March 21, 2006. Inspection and Acceptance shall be destination. All Items shall be shipped to the following address: USCGC ELM, COMMANDING OFFICER, USCGC ELM, 2301 East Fort Macon Road, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512-5633 This acquisition is for the procurement of Caterpillar 3608 marine diesel engine parts as follows: ALL CORES WILL BE RETURNED AS APPLICABLE. Item 0001, FASTENER GP; PART NUMBER 131-0421; QTY 32 EACH. Item 0002, SEAL PART NUMBER 204-5426; QTY 64 EACH. Item 0003, CARTRIDGE GP, PART NUMBER OR-6361; QTY 4 EACH. Item 0004, HEAD GP CYL; PART NUMBER 10R-2003; QTY 16 EACH. INCLUDE CORE EXCHANGE DISCOUNT IN PRICE QUOTE Item 0005, GP OIL; PART NUMBER OR-8316; QTY 2 EACH. INCLUDE CORE EXCHANGE DISCOUNT IN PRICE QUOTE Item 0006, INJECTOR G FUEL; PART NUMBER OR-3051; QTY 16 EACH. INCLUDE CORE EXCHANGE DISCOUNT IN PRICE QUOTE Item 0007, OIL PUMP; PART NUMBER OR-2561; QTY 2 EACH. INCLUDE CORE EXCHANGE DISCOUNT IN PRICE QUOTE Item 0008, GP PUMP; PART NUMBER 10R-3689; QTY 2 EACH. INCLUDE CORE EXCHANGE DISCOUNT IN PRICE QUOTE Item 0009, PUMP GP WTR; PART NUMBER 10R-1670; QTY 2 EACH. INCLUDE CORE EXCHANGE DISCOUNT IN PRICE QUOTE Item 0010, PUMP GP AUX; PART NUMBER OR-7721; QTY 2 EACH. INCLUDE CORE EXCHANGE DISCOUNT IN PRICE QUOTE Item 0011 FASTENER GP; PART NUMBER 131-0420; QTY 96 EACH. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this request for quotation and are incorporated by reference. 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.arnet.gov/far FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JAN 2006) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (MARCH 2005) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (SEPT 2005) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (JAN 2006) The following clauses with FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C.644) FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755) FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2006) (E.O. 13126) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246) FAR 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) FAR 52.222.37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 2001) (38 U.S.C. 4212) FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies (JUN 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) FAR 52.225-3 Buy American Act'Free Trade Agreements'Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2006) FAR 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) (E.o.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) The following clause applies to this acquisition and is provided in full text: HSAR 3009.104-75 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATE EXPATRIATES [DEC 2003] (a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of Public Law 107-296, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity after November 25, 2002, which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this clause. 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 homeland security, or to prevent the loss of any jobs in the United States or prevent the Government from incurring any additional costs that otherwise would not occur. (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, Public Law 107-296, 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 after November 25, 2002, 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, Public Law 107-296. (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 after the date of enactment of this Act and 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 Public Law 107-296 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. By signing and submitting its offer, an offeror under this solicitation represents that it not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296 of November 25, 2002. (g) If a waiver has been granted, a copy of the approved waiver shall be attached to the bid or proposal. (End of provision) Number Note 1 applies.