Procurement Branch, U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD 21226

28 -- VARIOUS PARTS FOR DIESEL ENGINES SOL DTCG40-95-R-20057 DUE 081095 POC Contracting Officer, S. M. McKay, (410) 636-4286; Contract Specialist, Kathy Fields, (410) 636-4299 The U. S. Coast Guard has a requirement to establish a program for approximately 100 various engine replacement parts for the Fairbanks Morse Inc. Model 251 Diesel Engine on the 210' and 270' WMEC and 400' WAGB Class Coast Guard Vessels. The form, fit and function of these parts must be exactly compatible with the end item or system for which it is intended for on the diesel engine. This is critical to the end item or system functional characteristics. It has been determined in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 that negotiations will be conducted with only Fairbanks Morse, Inc. and their authorized distributors due to the fact that exact compatibility with the end item is required. A requirements type contract is anticipated for a base year with (4) 1 year option years. Deliver F.O.B. Destination to U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center Curtis Bay, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-1792. Delivery is 9 months or sooner after receipt of delivery order. See Numbered Note 22. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. For minority, women and disadvantaged business enterprises only: The DOT has a bonding assistance program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds, with a guarantee up to 80 percent against losses. The short-term loan program provides working capital at the prime interest rate. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (0122)

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