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 included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only  solicitation for proposals. This solicitation is issued as a Request for  Quotations (RFQ), number HSCG85-07-Q-625121 and incorporates provisions and  clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-12. This is a  total small business set-aside procurement. The Small Business size standard  is 1000 employees.. The NAICS is 336611. The contract will be awarded order  using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with the provisions of  FAR 13.5. The requirement is to perform an in-frame overhaul of the number 2  Main Diesel Engine onboard USCGC ALEX HALEY (WMEC 39), during the period of 22  January through 9 February 2007, at the cutter?s home moorage, Kodiak, AK.  When responding to this RFQ contractors shall provide pricing as follows:  0001 MAIN DIESEL ENGINE OVERHAUL ? One Job $________  The following FAR clauses apply to this solicitation, and Offerors may obtain  full text versions of these clauses electronically at  http://www.arnet.gov/far: 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration  www.ccr.gov, Jul 2006, FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items  (JAN-2006); 52.212-2 ? Evaluation ? Commercial Items (Jan 1999), 52.212-3 --  Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jun 2006) An  offeror shall complete only paragraph (j) of this provision if the offeror has  completed the annual representations and certificates electronically at  http://orca.bpn.gov . If an offeror has not completed the annual  representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the  offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.  52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, SEP 2005, 52.212-5  Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive  Orders, Commercial Items (Aug 2006). The following clauses listed in  52.212-5 are incorporated: FAR 52.203-6, 52.219-6, 52,219-14, 52.222-3,  52.222-19, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.22-39,  52.225-1, 52.232-1, 52.232-8, 52.232-11, 52.232-23, 52.232-33, 52.232-38,  52.233-1, 52.233-3, 52.242-2, 52.243-1, 52.249-1, 52.253-1 and 3052.209-70.  Quotations submitted in response to this RFQ must include: (1) Item number and  pricing as shown above, record of past performance for similar contracts in  the form of letters of reference or contract performance ratings and  Contractors full name, address, and telephone number.  (a) Factors for evaluation will include price and past performance on similar  type contracts; past performance and price are of approximately equal  importance.. It is the policy of the Coast Guard to issue solicitations and  make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for  Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues  and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an  independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing  protester essentially the same relief as the General Accounting Office  (GAO). Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their  concerns within the Coast Guard as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)  forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum.  Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to  file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman.  Informal forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe that Coast  Guard procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their  concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is  unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact  the Coast Guard Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process,  the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an  informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with  the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested  parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman:  solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and  solicitation closing date (if applicable). Formal Agency Protest with the  Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first  use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer  through open and frank discussions. If the protesters concerns are unresolved,  an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a  formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative  to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance  will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or  performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is  determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency  goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of  filing. Protests shall include the information set forth at FAR 33.103(d)(2).  If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the  protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude  re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must  be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed  under the OPAP program should be forwarded to the address: Commandant (GC- 851), 2100 2nd Street, SW, Room 2606, Washington, D. C. 20593, Telephone (202)  267-2285, Fax: (202) 267-4011. Potential sources having the expertise and  required capabilities are invited to submit quotations that will be considered  by the agency. Quotations should be written and submitted in a legible  format. Submitted quotes shall have the contractor Tax Information Number,  and DUNS Number. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if  timely received, shall be considered by this agency.  All quotations must be received not later than 14 Nov 2006, 1:00 P.M. Local  Alaska Time. Quotations received after that date and time will not be  considered. Proposals may be submitted via FAX to 907-228-0297 Attn:  Rebecca Budde or by email to: rebecca.a.budde@uscg.mil.  Point of Contact Rebecca Budde, (907) 228-0326, Contracting Officer Place of Performance Kodiak, AK.  USCGC ALEX HALEY MAIN DIESEL ENGINE OVERHAUL SPECIFICATIONS 1 PURPOSE The purpose of this task is to perform an in-frame overhaul of the number 2  Main Diesel engine onboard USCGC ALEX HALEY (WMEC-39). The overhaul operations  will include replacing major engine components with REMAN items, new parts,  inspect only items and cleaning, inspecting and testing cooler cores. 1 BACKGROUND 1.1 Subject engine is a Caterpillar ? Model 3516, 1600 RPM. Serial number  029Z00939; Arrangement ? 2W8864; CCW rotation. 1.2 General Information: CGC ALEX HALEY is a converted US Navy salvage vessel. 3 TASKING 3.1 Replace with REMAN: Replace the following with remanufactured engine components: cylinder heads,  cylinder packs, cam follower lifters, injectors, turbocharger cartridge, fuel  transfer pump, oil pump, valve rocker arms, and water pump in accordance with  manufactures technical manual. 3.2 Replace with NEW: Replace the following with new parts: sea water pump, main bearings,  connecting rod bearing, thermostats, oil filters, fuel filters, and all  necessary gaskets & seals in accordance with manufactures technical manual. 3.3 Inspect Only Items The following items shall be inspected against manufacturers guideline for  reusable parts: crankshaft, cam bearings, front damper, fuel system linkage,  gear train bushings, and driven unit alignment. Provide a technical report  documenting the condition of all inspected parts. Any recommendation requiring  renewal or replacement will be subject to a contract change. 3.4 Clean, Inspect, & Test The following items shall be unshipped for commercial cleaning, inspection,  and testing: oil cooler, jacket water cooler, and after cooler core. 4 TECHNICAL NOTES ? None 5 REFERENCES Caterpillar Marine Engine Maintenance Schedule. 6 PERFORMANCE Performance period is 22 January 2007 to 9 February 2007. 7 NOTES 7.1 Requests for additional information shall be coordinated through the  Contracting Officer, Rebecca Budde, (907) 228-0326, [Please use the link below] 7.2 All work will be performed onboard CGC ALEX HALEY at USCG ISC Kodiak,  AK.