Commander (vpl), MLCPAC, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- BOW PROPULSION UNIT MOTOR REWIND ON USCGC JARVIS(WMEC-725) SOL DTCG85-97-Q-625063 DUE 103196 POC Alison Schnitzer (510) 437-3378. Provide all labor and material necessary for the rewind of the Bow Propulsion Unit (BPU) Motor on USCGC Jarvis(WMEC 725). The BPU Motor manufacturer is Tech. Systems, Inc. (formerly Electronic Specialty Co.), and has the following characteristics: Class F Inssulation, 440 VAC voltage, 1180 RPM, 425Current, 3 Phase, 60 Hz, 350 Horsepower; Type and Frame is 660M16, Wound-Rotor, frawing 01-0015, 6-delta Stator and Rotor Connections. Required repairs shall include : 1) Rigging and removal of the rotor of the Bow Propulsion Unit (BPU) motor, 2) Perform rewind of the rotor at a certified repair facility, 3) Furnish a Condition Found Report a) describing the condition of the BPU Motor Stator, and b) make recommendation as to the necessity of an in-place rewind. The Government reserves the right to activate a pre-priced contract line item for performance of an in-place stator rewind, if determined to be necessary. Exluding the rewind of the motor and manufacturing of the stator windings, if necessary, all work described shall be accomplished on board USCGC Jarvis-- the cutter's homepier is Honolulu, Hawaii--The vessel's Availability Schedule is 12 November 1996 thru 20 December 1996-- The proposed contract listed here is set aside for small businesses only--Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 25 October 1996--All responsible sources shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. For Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization 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 Porgram (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. (0288)

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