CYLINDER HEAD, DIESEL ENGINE

  This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services | Acquisition.GOV and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2026-01, effective, 13 March 2026.  It is anticipated that a purchase order shall be awarded as a result of this synopsis/solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, (vendor must have an active registration in SAM.Gov prior to award) which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.  Payments are NET 30 and will be made in accordance with the FAR 52.232-25 Prompt payment clause 52.232-25 Prompt Payment. | Acquisition.GOV.

** This procurement is being conducted on a brand name basis. Only products manufactured by Caterpillar Inc will be accepted.  Vendors must provide a letter from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) stating that they are an authorized distributor/re-seller.  Failure to provide this documentation will result in the vendor’s offer being deemed non-responsive.**

Evaluation Criteria

1. Technical Acceptability

• The Government will evaluate each quote to determine whether the offered products meet all of the requirements specified in the solicitation, including:
  • Brand name (Caterpillar Inc) compliance.
  • Provision of an OEM authorization letter.
  • Compliance with all packaging, preservation, and marking requirements as specified.  Quotes that do not state that the requirement can be met will not be considered.
  • Ability to meet or exceed the required delivery schedule.

2. Price

• Quotes will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness of price.
• The total evaluated price will be the sum of all line items, include shipping cost into item pricing.  Quotes with a separate line item for shipping will not be considered.

3. Past Performance

• The Government may consider the vendor’s past performance with the U.S. Coast Guard or other federal agencies, if available and relevant.
• The Government reserves the right to use information from sources other than those provided by the vendor.

4. Responsibility

• The vendor must have an active registration in SAM.gov prior to award.
• The vendor must not be debarred or suspended from doing business with the federal government.

The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement for the following items:

Cylinder Head, Diesel Engine

NSN                             Part#               Qty

2815-01-646-3284      10R-8616         128

**Coast Guard will have 128 cores to turn-in**

please indicate your earliest possible delivery date in the quotation.

PRESERVATION, PACKAGING & MARKING

See Statement of work (SOW)

** SHIPPING: FOB DESTINATION REQUIRED. **

SHIP TO:

               USCG SURFACE FORCES LOGISTICS CENTER

               2401 HAWKINS POINT ROAD

               RECEIVING ROOM- BUILDING 88

               BALTIMORE, MD 21226

All Deliveries are to be made Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am to 1pm.

Please make sure that any changes in Delivery Timeframes or tracking information get sent to Stephanie.a.garity@uscg.mil

Invoicing In IPP

It is now a requirement that all invoicing for Purchase Orders will now be entered and processed through https://www.ipp.gov.

All invoices must contain the following information: CG contract number, vendor’s invoice number, vendor’s UEI, TIN number, cage number, PO item number, description of supplies or services, unit prices and extended totals (INVOICES FOR PURCHASE ORDERS AWARDED BY SURFACE FORCE LOGISTICS CENTER, BALTIMORE ARE TO BE SUMITTED AS NON PO IN IPP). Shipping costs will be included in line-item price.