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J -- CRANE PARTS FOR HAGGLUNDS CRANE PARTS FOR THE USCGC POLAR ICEBREAKERS Sol DTCG85-96-B-625L28 Due 071996 POC Sharon D. Hunter, Contracting Officer (510) 437-3996. The United States Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific proposes to contract for various parts for Hagglunds 3 and 15 ton cranes which are mounted on the U.S. Coast Guard Polar Class Icebreakers. This procurement involves parts purchase only. Listed below are the items to be procured: 1. Slewing Motor MK 64-16300, Part # 489-2692-802. 2. Special Bolt for Slewing Motor, Part # 489-3187-001 3. Washer for Slewing Motor, Part # 487-2826-002 4. Nut for Slewing Motor, Part # 2126-2636-124. 5. Luffing and Hoisting Motor UK. 64-16300 for 15 ton crane 6. Hydraulic Motor UK21-04000 for 3 ton crane. Part # 187-0955-805 7. Hydraulic Motor HD42-06800 for 3 ton crane. Part # 178-0254-807 The above listed motor parts are available from only one known source. In accordance with FAR 32.214-21 all bidders interested in providing parts numbers other than those listed above, must provide descriptive literature which demonstrate proposed parts are the same as those that are listed above. The anticipated issuance date for the solicitation is 21 June with a proposal closing date of 22 July 1996. The parts are to be shipped to the Receiving Officer, Bldg. 42, 14 South Massachusetts Street, Seattle, Washington 98134-1192. This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs 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,'' interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information regarding bonding and lending programs, please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. (183)

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