Commanding Officer (CODE 047/53), Electrical Systems Contracting Branch, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD 21226-1793

28 -- ENGINES, TURBINES AND COMPONENTS SOL DTCG40-97-R-70014 DUE 031297 POC Jo Ann deBullet, Contract Specialist (410) 762-6485, Nancy M. Dean, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6461. The USCG Engineering Logistics Center anticipates awarding a firm-fixed requirements type contract for Pratt and Whitney (P&W)/Turbo Power & Marine (TP&M) new and/or reconditioned parts for the FT4A Marine Gas Turbine Engines and Power Turbines. All parts required are listed in Pratt & Whitney/Turbo Power & Marine Illustrated Parts Catalogs P/N 547055, P/N 547058, and P/N 544027. All parts must possess a P&W/TP&M part number and have been originally sold by P&ampW;/TP&M. If the part is J-75 part it must be a direct cross reference to TP&M part number Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to P&W/TPM parts are not available within the Government and are proprietary to P&W/TP&M. The contract term will be for one (1) base year and one (1) option year. Delivery is FOB Destination. Various quantities. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. 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, 000.00. 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.'' (0355)

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