THERMOCOUPLE

The USCG Engineering Logistics Center has a requirement for the following item: 1) 6685-01-453-6306 Thermocouple Caterpillar Inc. Part Number: 112-8194 Quantity: 40 ea. -Each Thermocouple shall be individually boxed, marked and bar coded as specified in the attached instructions. -FOB Destination delivery to USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. NO DRAWINGS OR SPECIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. -It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source purchase order will be issued for this item to Caterpillar Inc. or an authorized distributor of Caterpillar Inc. It is the Government's belief that only Caterpillar Inc. and/or their authorized dealers /distributors /repair facilities can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same in duplicate within 5 days of this announcement. However, other potential sources desiring to furnish other than Caterpillar Inc. parts are required to submit the following information: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics) or 2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal relative to the above requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. -This is a combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR, FAC 2005-27 (Oct 2008) and as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and FAR Part 6.302.1. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotations shall include, proposed delivery in days, pricing for item(s) with packing, marking, bar code and shipping included in unit price, the company Tax Information Number and DUNS Number. The NAICS code for this solicitation is 334513 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation. Offeror may obtain full text versions of these clauses electronically at: http://www.arnet.gov/far FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offeror-Commercial Items (NOV 2007). FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (June 2008) with Alt 1 included; FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Nov 2007); FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders, Commercial Items (Oct 2008). The following clauses listed in FAR 52.212-5 are incorporated: 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (June 2007)15 USC 632(a)(2); FAR 52.222-3 Convict labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755); FAR 52.222.19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2006) (EO 11755); FAR 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999); FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002)(E.O. 11246); FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793). FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007); FAR 52.225-1, FAR 52.225-3, Buy American Act'Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41USC 10a-10d,19USC 3301 note 19 USC 2112 note pub L 108-77, 108-78,108-286 & 109-269); FAR 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42USC 5150; FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (July 2006)(21 U.S.C. 3332. The following items are incorporated as addenda to this solicitation: HSAR 3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates. (June 2006) Copies of HSAR clauses may be obtained electronically at http://www.dhs.gov. CGAP 3042.302-90 Valuation Requirements for the Acquisition of Spare Parts Purchased for Inventory Control Points from HQ Contracts (OCT 2008). Copies of CGAP clauses may be obtained electronically at: www.uscg.mil/acquisition/procurement/pdf/CIM_4200_19H.pdf All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency.