Caterpillar Engine Parts

The USCG Surface Forces Logistic Center has a requirement to procure the remanufactured Caterpillar Engine Parts listed in Attachment A. All parts are core-return items. Offers may be submitted on company letterhead and must include pricing for the engine parts listed in Attachment A. All parts must be genuine Caterpillar parts. No substitutes are acceptable. DELIVERY SCHEDULE - The delivery schedule shall be 30 days after award, F.O.B. Destination, U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center, Receiving Room, Bldg. #88, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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. This requirement is being synopsized in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Solicitation number HSCG40-11-Q-61364 applies and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-51 (Apr 2011). This solicitation is issued on an unrestricted basis. The NAICS code is 333618 and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. EVALUATION Award shall be made without discussions unless the Contracting Officer determines discussions are necessary. Quotations received in response to this synopsis/solicitation shall be evaluated as follows: (a) Technical (b) Price Technical In order to be determined technically acceptable, Offerors must complete the following certification: "I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT _________________________________ (insert offeror name), IS AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR/DEALER FOR CATERPILLAR, INC. AND THAT ALL PARTS TO BE PROVIDED UNDER THE RESULTANT CONTRACT SHALL BE ONLY CATERPILLAR PARTS. ____________________________________________ NAME OF AUTHORIZED CORPORATE OFFICER _____________________________________________ TITLE _____________________________________________ DATE Failure to complete this certification shall render the offer unacceptable and the offer shall be rejected. Price The unit price of each CLIN shall be multiplied by the stated quantity to arrive at an aggregate total. Pricing must be provided for all CLIN's. An award shall be made on an all-or-none basis. The FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jun 2008) applies to this solicitation. Offeror(s) must include a completed copy of FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Apr 2011) with Alternate I, with their quote. The following FAR Clauses apply to this solicitation. Offerors may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at www.arnet.gov.; FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Jun 2010); FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms & Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Apr 2011). The following clauses listed within FAR 52.212-5 are applicable: FAR 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program representation (Apr 2009)(15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2); FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003)(E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010)(E.O. 13126); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010)(29 U.S.C. 793); FAR 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513); FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act -Free Trade Agreements - Israeli Trade Act (Jun 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-301, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138); FAR 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332). The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: HSAR 3052.209-70, Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Jun 2006). Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at www.dhs.gov. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by the Agency. Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and shall provide the company Tax Information Number (TIN) with their offer. The closing date and time for receipt of quote is May 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the Contracting Officer or Ombudsman. Informal Forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the applicable Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer is unable to satisfy their concerns, interested parties are encouraged to contact the U.S. Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, Contracting Officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the Contracting Officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester's concerns are unresolved, an Independent Review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the Contracting Officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency's goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103(d) (2). If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. To be timely protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to: COMMANDANT (CG-9131) U S COAST GUARD OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM FOR AGENCY PROTESTS 2100 2ND ST SW STOP 7112 WASHINGTON DC 20593-7112 The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is +1 (555) 000-0000.