Contracts Department, P. O. Drawer 43019, MCLB, Albany, GA 31704-3019

23 -- OPERATION, DISTRIBUTION AND STOCKAGE OF SUPPLY SUPPORT OF COMMERICAL, MILITARY, INDUSTRIAL HEAVY EQUIPMENT DUE 121898 POC Gerald S. Byrd, Contract Specialist, Code 891-3, (912)439-6762 WEB: MCLB Contracting Dept. and associated links, http://www.ala.usmc.mil/contracts/main1.htm. E-MAIL: Gerald S. Byrd, byrdg@ala.usmc.mil. This is a Market Research, Sources Sought synopsis seeking names of potential offerors capable of providing the parts support requirements stated within the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Marine Corps basic requirement covers supply parts support for common, rebuilt, replacement, original equipment manufacturer, special purpose and non-price listed parts for commercial and military transport vehicles. Other vehicles include scooters, fortklifts, sweepers, rail engines, fire fighting, rescue and safety equipment. The Contractor Operated Parts Store (COPARS) is physically located within the Garrison Mobile Equipment Branch. Potential offers must be capable of meeting critical delivery requirements for providing a comprehensive range of parts support for all classes of vehicles and equipment inventories, manufacturer codes, etc. are available upon request. The SIC code for this effort is anticipated to be 5013. This is not a formal request for proposal and no contract will result from this synopsis. Any subsequent solicitation will be synopsized prior to its release. The Marine Corps Logistics Bases, Albany, GA is conducting Market research in an attempt to promote, full and open competition to the maximum extent practical. It is desired that potential offerors have past experience and knowledge in COPARS, but is not required. Respondents should submit their qualifications data including materials that demonstrate the respondents ability to meet the requirements stated above and submit to the above address. Respondents should include your firms Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS), Tax Identification Number (TIN) and Central Contractor Register Number (CCR). The Government will not pay for any materials furnished in response to this synopsis. Submittals furnished will not be returned to the sender. Information regarding the PWS, and other pertinent information may be accessed through the Marine Corps Logistics Bases Home Page. Questions and comments may be emailed to the point of contact. Posted 11/19/98 (W-SN272955). (0323)

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