20 -- Shaft Seals and Associated parts

Potential sources sought. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources to consider in an award of a contract for John Crane Shaft seals and replacement parts in support of various Coast Guard vessels main propulsion shafting. Parts are manufactured by Wartsila Lips. Various quantities--Delivery will be F.O.B. Destination, U.S. Coast Guard YARD, Baltimore, MD. Contract to be a twelve (12) month requirement contract with four (4) one-year options to extend the term of the contract. It is the Government's belief that the items required can only be obtained from authorized distributor Wartsila Lips and or its authorized dealers. If there are other authorized distributors, you are required to provide authorized distributorship from Wartsila Lips to the U.S. Coast Guard within 15 days of this announcement. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit such data discussing the same in duplicate within 15 days from the date of this announcement. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered parts: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics), or 2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. For information concerning the acquisition contact the contracting official listed above. See Numbered Note 22 & 26*****