USCG Engineering Logistics Center, CODE 047/53, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226

28 -- ENGINES, TURBINES AND COMPONENTS SOL 15 days after this notice POC Jo Ann L. deBullet, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6485 or Nancy M. Dean, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6461. Potential Source Sought. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can overhaul/repair Pratt & Whitney Power Turbines, FT4A's (-2), (-6), and (-12). All efforts shall be in accordance with Pratt & Whitney/Turbo Power & Marine Systems, Inc. specification, standards and recommended procedures for Marine Power Turbines. The power turbines are utilized on the 378' High Endurance Cutters and the 400' Ice Breakers. A requirements type contract for one (1) base year and one (1) option year is anticipated. This will be a Full and Open Competitive Requirements using OEM Pratt & Whitney parts only. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to Pratt & Whitney parts are not available within the Government and are proprietary to Pratt & Whitney. Accordingly, it is believed that this non-availability of technical data precludes the USCG Engineering Logistics Center from obtaining competition (for parts only) as they are available from only one source. However, other organizations having the expertise and required capabilities to provide equivalent parts are invited to submit complete information discussing their capabilities as follows: (i.e., salient physical, functional and serviceability, characteristics) (1) Show that they have satisfactorily manufactured the part for the government or the prime equipment manufacturer; or (2) submit complete and current engineering data comparing the offered parts to the OEM's to demonstrate the acceptability of the parts. Organizations having the capabilities and expertise required are invited to submit complete detailed information discussing their capabilities in duplicate within fifteen (15) days of this announcement. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities tomeet the requirements. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capabilities should be sent to the attention of Jo Ann L. deBullet, Contract Specialist (CODE 047/53). THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION 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 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. See Number Note 22 and 26. (0355)

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