Procurement Branch, Contract Section I, U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226

43 -- AXIAL PISTON PUMPS SOL DTCG40-95-R-10054 DUE 051595 POC Contract Specialist, Patricia Dobbins, (410) 636-4333; Contracting Officer, Nancy M. Fogg (410) 636-4367 The Coast Guard has a requirement for Rexroth Axial Piston Pumps part numbers A2V500HSOL5GP (NSN 4320-01-261-9881) 2 each and A2V500HSOR5GP (NSN 4320-01-261-9880) 1 each for the existing Hydraulic Weight Handling Gear and Cargo Handling Systems. FOB Destination to the U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center, Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD 21226. Delivery shall be required within 45 Calendar days after contract award. The item shall be new and shall be manufactured by Rexroth Corporation. It is the Governments belief that only Rexroth Corporation, the Original Equipment Manufacturer and/or their authorized distributors can furnish the required parts and ensure proper fit, form and function of all its components. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. ''This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disdavantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contract. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.'' See Numbered Note 22 (0079)

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