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 POC Kelly Carney, Contract Specialist, (410) 636-7745; Kathy Fields, Contracting Officer, (410) 636-4299. NSN 2990-01-247-22678, Supercharger (Compressor), Coltec Industries/Fairbanks Morse Engine Division P/N 16611059, quantity one (1) each, 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. All responsible sources have been given the opportunity to submit information describing their capabilities in supplying the above Supercharger in Issue No. PSA-1724 dated November 19, 1996. The Government intends to negotiate only with Coltec Industries/Fairbanks Morse Engine Division. Delivery to be approximately 260 calendar days after the date of award to the Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. See Numbered Note 22. 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 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 $500,000.00. 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. (0346)

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