The Wilmington District of the Army Corp of Engineers requests the procurement of 2 new complete marine propulsion systems.

This notice is being posted as an avenue to provide Request for Proposals W912HN-09-T-0068. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.202 (a) (13), Exceptions to publicizing contract actions, there will not be a pre-solicitation notice posted for this required action. 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 in this notice. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; PROPOSALS ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This solicitation is now open for all to quote on. The solicitation number is W912HN-09-T-0068, and will be issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The NAICS code is 333618 with a small business size standard of 1000 employees. This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-33. Description of Requirement: The Wilmington District of the Army Corp of Engineers requests the procurement of 2 new complete marine propulsion systems consisting of engines, transmissions, jet drives, controls and related equipment for the survey vessel Sanderson in accordance with attached specifications. CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS: 0001 Caterpillar propulsion systems-- Provide 2 new complete Caterpillar propulsion systems consisting of engines, transmissions, jet drives, controls and related equipment for the survey vessel Sanderson. This Request for Proposal incorporates the following provisions and clauses: The full text clauses may be accessed electronically at http://www.arnet.gov/far/ . 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Destination " 52.252-1, Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference " 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference " 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms " 252.204-7004 Alt A, Central Contractor Registration (52.204-7) Alternate A , " 252.204-7006, Billing Instructions " 252.209-7004, Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country " 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items " 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items o 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program o 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports " 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments " 252.243-7001, Pricing Of Contract Modifications Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. PARTIES INTERESTED IN RESPONDING TO THIS RFP may submit their proposal in accordance with standard commercial practice (i.e. proposal form, letterhead, etc.) and MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Solicitation number; offerors complete mailing and remittance addresses; discount terms, DUNS number, and Tax Identification Number. Any questions regarding this solicitation MUST be submitted in writing (fax or email) to the point of contact below. In accordance with FAR 52.212-1(k), prospective awardee shall be registered and active in the CCR database prior to award. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer (NLT due date/time of solicitation), the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. PROPOSALS ARE DUE NOT LATER THAN 11:00 AM, EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME, 27 August, 2009. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS ELECTRONICALLY. They may also be submitted on letterhead and faxed to the attention of the Contract Specialist, John Mayo at 910-251-4884. The completed Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-3) must be submitted along with each proposal. The government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. This announcement and written request for proposal constitutes the only Request for Proposal that will be made for this requirement. Electronic proposals are now being accepted vie email; John.P.Mayo@usace.army.mil or by fax at (910) 251-4884. THIS IS NOT AN ARRA PROJECT.