Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Propulsion Systems Contracting Branch (Code 046), Mail Stop #26, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG40-97-Q-20006. Due 011797. Contact Kelly Carney, Contract Specialist, (410) 636-7745; Kathy Fields, Contracting Officer, (410) 636-4299. Potential Sources Sought. The Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources to consider an award of a contract for one (1) each Left Hand Supercharger (Compressor), NSN 2990-01-247-2267, Coltec Industries/Fairbanks Morse P/N 16611059, to be used on the Main Diesel Engines onboard the 378' WHEC Class Coast Guard vessels. The form, fit and function of this Supercharger (Compressor) must be exactly compatible with the system for which it is intended. The government does not possess copies of the manufacturer's drawing or engineering data. It is the government's belief that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Coltec Industries/Fairbanks Morse Engine Division, or their authorized distributors can provide this Supercharger (Compressor). 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 Supercharger (Compressor): (1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered Supercharger (Compressor) (i.e., salient, physical, functional and serviceability characteristics) or (2) Data that the offered Supercharger (Compressor) has been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer. No cost or pricing data is required. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)(3) and TAM 1205.207 . See Numbered Note 22. 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 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. (317)

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