20 -- Top End Overhaul Parts for Caterpiller Diesel Engine

AMENDMENT 0001 TO THIS COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION CORRECTS ITEM 42 TO READ ITEM 41. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED. 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 HSCG80-05-Q-3FA711 and is a Request for Quotations. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27. 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 and other factors using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. Vendors should include warranty terms and conditions and prompt payment discounts with their quote. This acquisition is for the following top end overhaul parts for a Caterpillar diesel engine: Item 1, Shotpeened Cylinder Heads, p/n 10R-2008, 16 EA; Item 2, Cylinder Head Bolts, p/n 7N-1961, 128 EA; Item 3, Valve Bridge, p/n 230-3152, 16 EA; Item 4, Valve Bridge, p/n 230-3153, 16 EA; Item 5, Spring Clips, p/n 7N-4782, 48 EA; Item 6, Gasket Kits, p/n 240-9648, 16 EA; Item 7, Spacer Plates, p/n 110-6994, 16 EA; Item 8, Seals, p/n 229-5332, 16 EA; Item 9, Water Jumper Gaskets, p/n 127-2176, 16 EA; Item 10, Seals, p/n 6V-9769, 16 EA; Item 11, Gasket, p/n 8N-4524, 16 EA; Item 12, Gasket, p/n 8N-1269, 2 EA; Item 13, Seals, p/n 6V-4314, 6 EA; Item 14, Cement, p/n 5H-2471, 3 EA; Item 15, Liquid Gasket, p/n 138-8436, 2 EA; Item 16, Seals, p/n 2H-3931, 2 EA; Item 17, Seals, p/n 6V-1454, 2 EA; Item 18, Seals, p/n 6V-4314, 2 EA; Item 19, Seals, p/n 7X-1547, 2 EA; Item 20, Cam Door Seals, p/n 208-2363, 16 EA; Item 21, Lifters, p/n 10R-2533, 48 EA; Item 22, Lifter Clips, p/n 7N-4782, 48 EA; Item 23, Screws, p/n 200-2003, 48 EA; Item 24, Jam Nuts, p/n 3J-9196, 48 EA; Item 25, Plugs, p/n 4D-0514, 16 EA; Item 26, Seals, p/n 7X-1547, 12 EA; Item 27, Seals, p/n 8J-8725, 32 EA; Item 28, Seals, p/n 6V-1250, 16 EA; Item 29, Gasket, p/n 4L-8149, 2 EA; Item 30, Gasket, p/n 6L-1694, 4 EA; Item 31, Seals, p/n 6V-5134, 4 EA; Item 32, Seals, p/n 6V-1903, 8 EA; Item 33, Washers, p/n 8T-7934, 16 EA; Item 34, Bolt, p/n 7X-0409, 16 EA; Item 35, Lock, p/n 9L-3899, 16 EA; Item 36, Bolt, p/n 6V-4248, 16 EA; Item 37, Lockwasher, p/n 7X-0796, 16 EA; Item 38, Bolts, p/n 6L-3128, 16 EA; Item 39, Nuts, p/n 6V-3631, 8 EA; Item 40, Aftercooler Gasket Kit, p/n 106-9651, 1 EA; Item 41, Turbo Cartridges, p/n 0R-6565, 2 EA. Delivery shall be FOB Destination to Coast Guard Cutter Bainbridge Island, ATTN: CPO Grannville, 1343 Canfield Road, Highlands, NJ 07732-4094. The government desires delivery of all parts on or before January 15, 2005, and anticipates awarding a purchase order for these parts on or about January 6, 2005. 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 request for quotations must respond no later than 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 5, 2004. The following provisions and clauses are applicable to this acquisition and are hereby incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (JAN 2004) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification Commercial Items (MAY 2004) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (OCT 2003) FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (OCT 2004) The following clauses within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C.644) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JUN 2004) (E.O. 13126) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2002) (E.O. 11246) 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) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793) 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) 52.225-1 Buy American Act Supplies (JUN 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) 52.225-3 Buy American Act'Free Trade Agreements'Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2004) 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2003) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) 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. 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