Procurement Branch, Contract Section II (Code 3120/45) Bldg. 86, U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD 21226-1792

20 -- VARIOUS EMD PARTS SOL DTCG40-96-R-20015 POC Contract Specialist, Dolores A. Graefe, (410) 636-7504; Contracting Officer, S. M. McKay, (410) 626-4286 Potential Sources Sought: The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can provide General Motors Corporation, Electro-Motive Division (EMD) Parts. The Contractor must be an authorized distributor of EMD. The various parts in various quantities are required for the EMD diesel engines on the 378' WHEC FRAM (Model 8-567-RC) and 180' WLB (Model L8-645-E6) vessels. Delivery to be made to U.S. Coast Guard Supply Center Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD 21226-1792. A Requirements contract for one (1) base year and four (4) option years is anticipated. It is the Government's belief that only General Motors, Electro-Motive Division and their authorized distributors can provide the various EMD parts. Offeror must be an authorized General Motors Corporation, Electro-Motive Division (EMD) distributor. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit such data discussing the same in duplicate within 15 days from the date of this announcement. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered parts: (1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics), or (2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the original equipment manufacturer. No cost or pricing data is required. See Numbered Note 22. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small 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 contracts. 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 (0061)

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