U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting (Code 045/54), Auxiliary Systems Contracting Bldg. #31, 2nd Floor, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

28 -- OVERHAUL OF SOLAR GAS TURBINE ENGINES SOL DTCG40-97-R-50025 DUE 020597 POC Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6463/Nancy M. Dean, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6461. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can perform disassembly, inspection, repairs, overhaul, conversion, incorporation of ERL's, reassembly, conduct operational test under load and preservation for long term storage of Solar Turbines, Inc., Model No. T10205-30 Saturn Gas Producers P/N 80098021R1 NSN 2835-01-270-3135. The Saturn Gas Producers are used as prime movers for 500 KW emergency generators on Coast Guard 378' High Endurance Cutters. F.O.B. Origin to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center, Receiving Room, Bldg. #86, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. This will be Full and Open Competition using OEM Solar Turbines, Inc., parts only. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to Solar Turbines, Inc., parts not available within the Government and are propriety to Solar Turbines Inc. Accordingly, it is believed that this non-availability of technical data precludes the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center from obtaining competition (for parts only) as they are available from only one source. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to supply the parts for the purpose of the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The procurement involves parts being procured from the prime equipment manufacturer or its actual supplier. Organizations having the expertise and required capabilities to provide the item are invited to submit complete information discussing such capabilities as follows: (i.e. salient physical functional and serviceability, characteristics) (1) show that they satisfactorily manufactured the parts 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. It is the Government's belief that only Solar Turbines, Inc., the manufacturer of the gas generator engines and/or its dealers and distributors can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Other concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing capabilities in duplicate within fifteen (15) days of this announcement. No cost or pricing information 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 to meet the requirements. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capabilities should be sent to the attention of Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist (Code 045/54). For minority women and disadvantaged business enterprises only: The DOT has a bonding assistance program which enables firms to obtain bid, payment and performance bonds with a guarantee up to 80% against losses. This short-term loan program provides working capital at the Prime Interest rate. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. See Number No. 22. (0024)

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