Synopsis of Sole Source Contract to MTU America Inc for USCG NSC (WMSL) MTU Main Proposal Diesel Engines

This is a Sources Sought Notice only. It is not a solicitation announcement. This notice is a market research tool being utilized to determine the availability of potential sources that can provide the following: Quantity two (2) Model 20V1163TB93 MTU MPDE with reusable metal shipping/storage containers, associated installation parts and equipment with metal reusable shipping containers, provide storage services for both diesel engines in containers, associated parts and equipment in containers, and provide diesel engine long term storage maintenance services required to ensure the Original Equipment Manufacturers' (OEM) warranty remains valid. Storage and maintenance services required will be for a base year and three (3) option years. These engines will be used as insurance spares for the existing MDE's currently installed in the 418 foot WMSLs. The diesel engines and associated installation parts and equipment storage shall be in a covered secure facility out of direct sunlight at a facility that will accommodate performing all required inspections and maintenance in accordance with OEM recommendations on site. The maintenance will include quarterly inspections, and re-preservation and packaging every thirty-six (36) months. The information obtained from this notice is for market research only and will be used to make appropriate acquisition decisions. After review of the responses to this sources sought notice, and the Government plans to proceed with the acquisition, a solicitation announcement will be published in the Federal Business Opportunities. Interested parties must submit the following: (a) Company name, business size status (i.e., small, large, 8(a), SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.), DUNS Number. (b) Capability to provide the items mentioned above. Also provide any information concerning any licensing rights you possess on the listed equipment. (c) Past performance information to demonstrate successful completion as a prime contractor of projects similar in scope and complexity to the items above. Include contract numbers, description of supplies/services provided, dollar amounts (award and final values), references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Responses are limited to no more than five (5) pages and are due no later than 1:00 p.m. EST 19 April 2017. Send responses electronically to the Contracting Officer, Martha Bello at Martha.A.Bello@uscg.mil DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought Notice is for Informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this notice. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notice. Therefore, no reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice and any follow -up information requests. Any information by respondents to this notice is strictly voluntary. All data received in response to this Sources Sought Synopsis marked or designated as corporate or proprietary information will be fully protected from release outside the government. Responses received after the deadline or without the required information shall be considered unacceptable and will not be considered. Since this is a sources sought notice, no debrief, evaluation letters, and/or results will be issued to the respondents.