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J -- REPAIR OF POSITIVE CLUTCH SOL DTCG40-97-Q-50026 DUE 062097 POC Kelly Carney, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6472; Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6461. The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources for the inspection and repair of one (1) each Positive Clutch used onboard 378' WHEC Coast Guard vessels. Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor and materials to receive, disassemble, inspect, report, overhaul, reassemble, test, and preserve the Positive Clutch in accordance with current Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and standards and Coast Guard Specification Number 026-R-242-223 dated 3/97. All parts to be furnished and used with the repairs must be genuine OEM parts. It is the Government's belief that only the OEM, SSS Clutch Company, and/or their authorized dealers, can provide the required service(s). However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit data discussing the same in duplicate within 15 calendar days from the date of this announcement. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered parts and service: (1) complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e., salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics); and (2) Data that the required services have been provided to the Government or the original equipment manufacturer. When calling be prepared to state your name, address, and the quotation number. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)(3) and TAM 1205.207. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a solicitation. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. 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 interestrates ~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 this acquisition, contact the contracting officials listed above. (0108)

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