OEM Caterpillar D-398 Engine Overhaul Kit

The United States Coast Guard is seeking quotations for a brand‑new OEM Caterpillar D‑398 engine overhaul kit to be delivered to USCGC Tahoma (WMEC‑908) in Newport, RI. The kit must consist solely of authorized Caterpillar parts and be delivered FOB destination during the week of 2 May 2027. No installation, technical assistance, or on‑site services are required; the vendor must also handle core‑return logistics at its own cost. The solicitation is a small‑business set‑aside (SBA) and only SBA‑eligible Caterpillar authorized vendors may submit. • Supply a complete, new OEM Caterpillar D‑398 overhaul kit matching the detailed bill‑of‑materials. • Deliver the kit FOB destination to USCGC Tahoma during the specified week, with early deliveries discouraged and late deliveries prohibited. • Manage the return of used cores (approximately 75 days after delivery) including packaging and freight at vendor expense.