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34 -- SERDI VALVE SEAT MACHINING SYSTEM OR EQUAL SOL DTCG40-97-Q-40004 DUE 042497 POC Florence Hohman, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6455, Contracting Officer -- David Monk, (410) 762-6456. This is a combined synopsis/request for quotation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only quotation; quotations are being requested and a written request for quotation will not be issued. The quotation number is DTCG40-97-Q-40004. This synopsis/quotation constitutes an invitation and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. Applicable Standard Industrial Classification Code (SIC) is 3541, size 500 employees. This requirement is being solicited on a brand name or equal basis. The acquisition is: (Item No. 0001) 1 EA Serdi Val~ve Seat Machining System or equal. Salient Characteristics of the machine are: (1) Shall have a centering system with dual plane air float workhead with a spherical air float spindle housing. (2) Shall have constant torque spindle rotation. (3) Shall have infinitely variable, dual direction, spindle rotation minimum of 10 to 1000 RPM. (4) Shall have ability to machine seats in a range which includes from 3/4" to 4-3/4" in diameter. (5) Shall be able to produce a precise multi-angle seat finish. (6) Shall have capability of expanding to Cam Bearing Line Boring in the future. (7) Work piece dimension: Minimum 40" long x 19" wide x 19" high. (8) Work head movement minimum: 40" side to side and 2" front to back. (9) Spindle travel: Minimum 7". (10) Spindle motor: 1.4 HP Minimum. (11) Air Pressure Requirements: Maximum 90 PSI. (12) Voltage: 230/460 volt single phase, 60 hz. Initially set up to 460 volts. (13) Clamping system -- Contractor shall provide a complete clamping system with all components and parts necessary to perform the machining/rebuilding function on Alco 251, Caterpillar 3516, and Paxman RP 200 Heads. (Item 0002), Various tooling and accessories for Item 0001. A list of the various tooling and accessories will be provided to all interested bidders. (Item 0003) The OEM's best standard commercial warranty is requested and shall be identified in the bidder's quote. (Item 0004) 2 EA, Operation and maintenance manuals to include repair parts list and electrical schematics. Delivery of Items 0001, 0002, 0003, and 0004 shall be within 45 days after contract award. (Item 0005), 1 JOB -- provide operator training for three CG YARD employees for two twelve hour days. The CG YARD shall provide required Alco 251, Caterpillar 3516, and Paxman RP 200 Heads for training purposes. Training to be provided within fourteen calendar days after receipt of Item 0001. Award will be made on an "all or none" basis. Items are to be delivered to USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Warehouse, Bldg. 86, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. FAR provision 52.212-2 does not apply in that award will be made to the bidder who submits the lowest price and addresses and adheres to all salient characteristics stated herein. Bidders are instructed to include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offerors Representatives and Certification -- Commercial Items with their quote. The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this quotation and are incorporated by reference: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995). The following addenda is added to 52.212-1: (1) Paragraph (b) -- Bidders who choose to submit their quote on an SF 1449 may contact Florence Hohman for a copy of the SF 1449. (2) Paragraph (b)(4) -- In addition to the wording in the cited paragraph, if the bidder proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name, if any, of the product to be furnished shall be clearly identified in the quote. The evaluation of offers and the determination as to equality of the product shall be the responsibility of the Government and will be based solely on information furnished by the bidder or identified in it's quote. The bidder is responsible for providing all information and/or descriptive material, (such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, or other information) necessary for the contracting officer to determine whether the product offered meets the salient characteristics requirement of the quotation. If the bidder must modify a product so as to make it conform to the requirements of the quotation, it shall include in it's quote a clear description of such proposed modifications, and clearly mark any descriptive material to show the proposed modifications. Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR) clause 1252.210-70, Brand Name or Equal (Nov 1994) is incorporated by reference into this acquisition and has the same force and effect as if incorporated in full text. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 1995) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders (Aug 1996) applies to this acquisition and the following clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition: 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (E.0.11246); 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-3 Buy American Act -- Supplies (41 U.S.C. 10). Final acceptance shall be at destination. Closing date and time for receipt of offers is 24 April 1997 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Submit offers in strict accordance with FAR provision 52.212-1. Copies of clause 52.212-3 will be provided upon bidder's request. Mail quote to Commanding Officer (Code 044/55), Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Attn: Florence Hohman, Mail Stop #26, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Bldg 31, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. Facsimile Offers are not acceptable. Questions may be directed to Ms. Hohman at (410) 762-6455. To assist in developing a source list for this acquisition, interested bidders are encouraged to contact Ms. Hohman to be included on the source/bidder's list. This list will be utilized to verbally inform interested bidders of changes in the requirement. Each offeror must contact Ms. Hohman to request a copy of an amendment(s), otherwise, a formal notice of changes will be issued in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD) via an amendment. This notice is 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 please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0099)

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