J -- MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINE

The U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance Logistics Command Atlantic (MLCA), Norfolk, VA is seeking sources who can maintain Diesel Engines plant manufactured by Caterpillar Corp. on board the USCGC MACKINAW (WLBB 30 ) homeport, Cheboygan, MI. The maintenance and support includes: Annual on-site grooms, annual participation in dockside and underway performance test, evaluation and validation; Technical consultation for troubleshooting; technical representative on site visits; hardware, software, part and technical documentation configuration management; tools. The core components of the system are: Core System Components, Main diesel engines 3612 (3 each); Main Generators 3130 Kw (3each); Auxiliary Diesel Engine 3508; Auxiliary Generator Monitoring System (GMS) 3612 Generator set (3 each); Generator Monitoring System (GMS) 3508 Generator set (1 each). A one year contract with up to 4 additional twelve (12) month period if exercised is contemplated. The USCG is performing market research to identify sources capable of providing this procurement. The solicitation or intent to contract will be released on FedBizOpps. The applicable North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) is 33618, and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. A set-aside determination has not yet been made. Interested parties should submit a brief description of their capability to meet the requirements and business size. Interested parties must submit a capability statement that sufficiently demonstrates qualification capabilities and previous experience relevant to fulfilling the above requirement. Caterpillar is the OEM of the system. Capability statement shall include evidence that the company has access or will have access to Caterpillar proprietary components, ie.; signed agreement with caterpillar; licensing agreement, certified technicians, etc. A minimum of 5 years experience is required on the system identified herein. The business size shall include any applicable preference program (i.e. 8a, HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned, small business). Responses are requested by September 15, 2006 and may be submitted via email or facsimile +1 (555) 000-0000. Questions concerning this sources sought notice may be directed to Ms. Sandra Martinez at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via email at contact@example.gov. This is for informational and market research purposes only.