U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting, Code 045/57, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Mailstop #26, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

43 -- POWER STEERING SYSTEM SOL DTCG40-97-B-~50041 DUE 040697 POC Patricia Dobbins, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6462; Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6461. Award of this procurement will be made on a Brand Name or equal basis. The manufacturer of the listed supplies is Jastram Engineering Ltd., North Vancouver, Canada -- Power steering system composed of the following: Manual Helm pump: Bi-directional axial piston, 5.8 cu. in. per revolution, cast aluminum housing, externally mounted lockvalve. Weight not to exceed 15 pounds Brandname Jastram #58 or equal -- Steering wheel, 24" diameter, smooth rim, stainless, weight not to exceed 15 pounds. -- Power steering conversion and changeover block: to convert Helm Pump oil flow to electrical signal for power unit control and provide automatic changeover to manualsteering upon failure of the power system, 24 VDC solenoids with manual override, rudder order potentiometer mechanically linked to 23 cu. in. displacement hydraulic rotary vane. Weight not to exceed 20 pounds. Brand Name: JASTRAM MODEL #CCO-2300 or equal. -- Power pack assembly, rated capacity to no more than 1.5 GPM at 1150 PSI with system components to adjust capacity to 23.9 cu. in. in 6 seconds at 1000 PSI for maneuvering and 18 seconds for autopilot/course keeping functions. All components to be interconnected and assembled on a common baseplate. Overall dimensions not to exceed 19" X 22" X 22" High. Weight not to exceed 160 pounds. To include the following components: (a). Fixed Displacement van hydraulic driven by a 24 VDC, 1 HP electric motor. (b). Reservoir, 4 to 5 gallon capacity filling, vent and drain connections, inspection cover to clean and service internal 100 mesh suction strainer. (c). Manifolded steering components including solenoid operated rudder speed selector valve, flow control assembly, pressure relief (set at 1000 PSI), pressure gauge with shut off valve. (d). "Low Flow" switch in pump discharge. (e). Return Line filter, with bypass. (f). Electrical junction box prewired to all components. -- Hydraulic expansion tank with sightglass, vent/fill cap, aluminum construction, one gallon capacity. Weight not to exceed 10pounds. In-line mounting double relief valve, stainless steel construction, 1/2" NPT connections, 1300 PSI nominal. Weight not to exceed 10 pounds. Brand Name: Gresen Model DXV or equal. -- In-line mounting bypass valve, stainless steel construction, 1/2" NPT connections, 2000 PSI rating. Weight not to exceed 5 pounds. Brand Name: JOSAM Model T-SS2000 or equal. -- Qty 5 AY -- Offerors offering other than brand name item identified herein should furnish with their offer adequate information to ensure that a determination can be made as to equality of the products offered -- Delivery shall be made on or before 5/28/97 -- Delivery to be made to U.S. Coast Guard ELC, Receiving Room -- Bldg. #86, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000 -- When calling be prepared to state name, address, and quote number. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. "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 contract. 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." (0084)

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