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This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a solicitation or request for proposals and no contract or obligation will be awarded or committed from this notice. The United States Coast Guard (US... This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a solicitation or request for proposals and no contract or obligation will be awarded or committed from this notice. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC) is seeking to establish a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Requirements (IDR) contract with eligible businesses capable of providing repair of Coast Guard owned MTU America Inc. assemblies of a model 20V1163TB93 Main Propulsion Diesel Engine (MPDE). The USCG requires the use of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts to match the unique design of existing cutter configuration on the following Coast Guard fleet: (9) nine 418’ Maritime Security Cutter Large (WMSL), each with (2) MPDE. (See, Statement of Work (SOW) for this requirement included within this notice.) The Government intends to award a sole source contract to Rolls-Royce Solutions America, Inc. - formerly Motoren-und Turbinen-Union America Inc. (MTU) - as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the maintenance parts used on model 20V1163TB93 MPDE. The anticipated period of performance will be for one base year with one option year. The Government will conduct annual market research and surveillance in order to monitor the market for developments and to identify firms who may be able to satisfy the Government’s need. All firms with interest in this requirement should respond to this notice and the Point of Contacts identified herein as well as provide information demonstrating their capabilities. Small business and socioeconomic concerns as identified in FAR Part 19 are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition is in the Government’s best interest. NAICS Code 333618 – Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing is applicable to this requirement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability of vendors and the adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. It is requested that interested vendors submit to the Point of Contacts identified herein a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique entity identifier number, CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; Capabilities to address the requirements identified in the attached Statement of Work; Partnership agreements or teaming arrangements with any large businesses, if applicable; A demonstration of how OEM parts will be repaired; Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. To aid the Government, please segregate proprietary information. Please be advised that all submissions will not be returned. Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry. Responses are due no later than 21 October 2022 by 1400 EST / 1100 PST. Email responses, to include the demonstration of capabilities, shall be sent to Mr. Matthew L. Jovinelli (Matthew.L.Jovinelli@uscg.mil), and Ms. Sherri Ore (Sherri.S.Ore@uscg.mil).