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Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Code 410A Procurement intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Caterpillar’s authorized dealer, Hawthorne Power Systems, for five (5) Ship’s Service Diesel Generator (SSDG) - Air Intake Shutoff Valves (Part Number: 388-7041). The requirement will be processed in accordance with FAR part 12 and 13. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333618, and the business size standard is $18,500,000.

Caterpillar is the original equipment manufacturer of the SSDG Air Intake Shutoff Valves. There is only one authorized distributor that can provide the five (5) SSDG Air Intake Shutoff Valves; which is, Hawthorne Power Sytems.

This notice is neither a request nor a solicitation of offers; however, all information received after date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government for future considerations. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. Responses must provide clean and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability to provide this product or equivalency. Requests must include company name, address, telephone number of the requester, e-mail address, Cage code and business size.

All information should be delivered via e-mail to alexandra.barretoborges.civ@us.navy.mil and daniel.calleja@navy.mil no later than 1100 PST, April 3rd, 2023. Information delivered by other than e-mail will not be accepted. Certifications in the System for Award Management must be current and active to be eligible for contract award.