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This is a Sources Sought Notice; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for quotations or proposals. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 Market Research, the purpose of this notice is to: (1) Determine if ... This is a Sources Sought Notice; not a pre-solicitation notice or solicitation for quotations or proposals. Pursuant to FAR Part 10 Market Research, the purpose of this notice is to: (1) Determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exists, (2) Determine if commercial items suitable to meet the agency's needs are available or could be modified to meet the agency's requirements, and (3) Determine the commercial practices of company's engaged in providing the needed service or supply. Pursuant to FAR Part 6 (Competition Requirements) and FAR Part 19 (Small Business Programs), competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. The U .S. Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), Shared Services Procurement (SSP), Baltimore, MD is conducting market research seeking qualified sources that are capable of providing various MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH (hereafter referred to as MTU) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), MTU 4000 QL4 Special Tools for the MTU 20V4000M93L Diesel Engine overhaul. This requirement must be completed utilizing only genuine MTU parts from the OEM. Alternate part numbers shall not be accepted. It is the Government's belief that only MTU, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or their authorized dealers can successfully supply these parts to ensure form, fit, and functions with existing equipment. All engineering and technical data is proprietary to MTU. Therefore, it is the Government's intent to solicit and negotiate with only authorized dealers. If any other provider claims to have the ability to provide MTU OEM 4000 QL4 Special Tools, please submit documentation from the OEM certifying this agreement. Alternative solutions to the USCG's need will be accepted at this time for market research purposes. Aftermarket parts are not acceptable. The Coast Guard does not own the rights to the technical data necessary to evaluate other parts. Refer to Attachment One for the list of the required MTU 4000 QL4 Special Tools for the MTU 20V400M93L Diesel Engine overhaul. ? Required Delivery: The specific delivery schedule shall be determined at a later date, however any information concerning estimated lead times or delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic should be noted. SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: If you intend to submit information/documentation on this Sources Sought Notice, please respond via email to Adam Petty at Adam.F.Petty1@uscg.mil. The following information/documentation must be included in your response: (1). Name of Company, Address and DUNS Number (2). Point of Contact and Phone Number (3). Business Size applicable to NAICS Code 333618: (4). Documentation Verifying Small Business Certification (5). Statement: Statement on how your company will do the work and that your company will submit a proposal as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued as a result of this Sources Sought Notice. SAM: Interested parties should register in the System for Award Management (SAM), as prescribed in FAR 52.232-33. SAM can be obtained by accessing the internet at www.sam.gov or by calling 1 (866) 606-8220. Disclaimer and Important Notes: This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quotation or a Request for Proposals. It is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Failure to respond or submit information in sufficient detail may result in a company not being considered as a likely offeror when making a decision on whether or how to set aside a solicitation for restricted competition. Regardless of the information obtained from this Sources Sought Notice, the Government reserves the right to consider any arrangement as deemed appropriated for this requirement. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response to this Sources Sought Notice. The Government reserves the right to use any information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate, including using technical information provided by respondents in any resultant solicitation.