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J -- REPAIR OF TURBOCHARGERS SOL DTCG40-96-Q-20004 DUE 040196 POC Contract Specialist, Kelly Carney, (410) 636-7745; Contracting Officer, Kathy J. Fields, (410) 636-4299 Potential Sources Sought. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources for the inspection and repair of Elliott Turbochargers, Model #H564, used on 378' WHEC Coast Guard vessels. Contractor will provide all labor and material required to perform the following work on the Turbochargers: (1) receive; (2) disassembly; (3) inspect; (4) provide a detailed Inspection Report; (5) repair; (6) reassemble; (7) test; and (8) preserve and install in a reusable container. All efforts shall be in accordance with Elliott Instruction Book TC-30E, Shop Pratice Manual SP-315A, Revision 15, MIL-C-104B, MIL-P-116J, MIL-E-1509C, MIL-P-20087, MIL-P-24441/1B, MIL-I-45208A, and MIL-271F. In addition, Contractors shall conduct all work and tests in accordance with Coast Guard Repair Specification 4331-R-251-193 dated 1/96. All parts to be furnished and used with the repairs must be Elliott parts. Other concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above repairs are invited to submit complete information discussing such capabilities in duplicate within 15 days of this announcement. No cost or pricing data is required. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. Responses must be concise and specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above. It is believed that the non-availability of technical data precludes the Government from obtaining competition as the Turbochargers are available only from one source. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to supply/overhaul these Turbochargers. The procurement provides an Elliott Turbomachinery authorized repair facility and utilization of Elliott parts. Prime equipment manufacturer or its actual supplier and others proposing to manufacture the parts must submit either: (1) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the prime equipment manufacturer; or (2) submit such complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e., salient physical, functional, and serviceability characteristics); and (3) Certification as an authorized Elliott repair facility. It is believed that only Elliott Turbomachinery (OEM) and/or its dealers and distributors can furnish the required items and ensure the proper fit, form, and function of all its components. When calling be prepared to state your name, address, and quotation number. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)(3) and TAM 1205.207. 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 this acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above (0067)

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