The U.S. Coast Guard is considering whether or not to set aside an acquisition for HUBZone concerns or for Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business concerns (SDVOSB) or for Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 339991 and the small business size standard is 500.

The acquisition is for a propulsion shaft and rudder shaft mechanical seals used onboard the 420' and 399' WAGB, 420' WMSL, 378' WHEC, 295' WIX, 270' WMEC, 210' WMEC, 240 WLBB, 225' WLB, 175' WLM, 140' WTGB, 110' and 87' WPB, 75' and 65' WLIC / WLR and 47' MLB in accordance with the attached parts listing. This requirement must be completed utilizing only genuine parts from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Remanufactured or Aftermarket parts are not acceptable. The Coast Guard does not own the rights to the technical data necessary to evaluate other parts.

Period of Performance: It is anticipated that a firm, fixed priced requirements contract will be awarded with one base year, and four option years.

Place of Performance: At the prospective contractor's facility.

In accordance with FAR 19.1305 if your firm is HUBZone certified or a Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business and intends to submit an offer on this acquisition, please respond by e-mail to 25 Mar 2013, 4:00 pm (EST). The information submitted must include a guarantee that the offeror can obtain genuine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. Questions may be referred to [email protected]. Your response must include: (a) a positive statement of your intention to submit a bid for this solicitation as a prime contractor; (b) evidence of experience in work similar in type and scope to include contract numbers, project titles, dollar amounts, and points of contact with telephone numbers; (c) past performance references including points of contact and telephone numbers. At least two references are requested, but more are desirable.

Your response is required by 25 Mar 2013 on/before 4:00 P.M, EST. Contractors are reminded that should this acquisition become a Hubzone set aside, FAR 52.219-3, Notice of Total Hubzone Set-aside, will apply, which requires that at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance be spent for employees of the concern. Contractors are reminded that should this acquisition become a Service-Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business Set-Aside, FAR 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside, will apply, which requires that at least 50 percent of the cost of personnel for contract performance be spent for employees of the concern. All of the above must be submitted in sufficient detail for a decision to be made on a HUBZone, Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Business set aside or Small Business set-aside. Failure to submit all information requested may result in an unrestricted acquisition.

Inquiries/information received after the established deadline shall NOT be considered for this acquisition. Submission of this data for review shall not impede award of this contract as planned. The Government does NOT intend to pay for information solicited.