U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Propulsion Systems Contracting (Code 046/45), Mail Stop 24, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

31 -- REPAIR 400 WAGB SPLIT ROLLER BEARING SOL DTCG40-97-R-20001 POC Contracting Specialist, Dolores A. Graefe, (410) 636-7504; Contracting Officer, S. M. McKay, (410) 636-4286 Potential Sources Sought: The U. S. Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can provide repair of 400' WAGB Bearing, Split Roller, Self-Aligning, NSN 3110-01-048-0583. Delivery to be made to U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. It is the Government's belief that only Cooper Bearing Company can provide the repair of the split roller bearing. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to Cooper Bearings are not available within the Government and are proprietary to Cooper Bearing Company. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit such data discussing the same in dupicate within 15 days from the date of this announcement. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered repair; 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 12, 22, and 26. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. ''This is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utiliztion (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged 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. (0235)

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