U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Auxiliary Systems Branch (Code 045/46), 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

J -- REPAIR OF PNEUMATIC WINCHES SOL DTCG40-97-B-50046 DUE 080197 POC Kelly Carney, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6472; Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6461. The U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources for the inspection and repair of Ingersoll-Rand Pneumatic Winches, NSN 3950-00-368-5253 and 3950-01-384-4758, which are used onboard various WLI, WLIC, and WLR Class Coast Guard vessels. Contractor will be required to provide all labor and materials required to perform the following on each Winch: (1) receive; (2) disassemble; (3) inspect; (4) provide a detailed Inspection Report/Repair Estimate; (5) repair; (6) reassemble; (7) test; and (8) preserve and install in a reusable container. All repairs shall be made in accordance with current Ingersoll-Rand specifications and standards and Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center Specification Number 025-R-583-222 dated 3/97. All parts to be furnished and used with the repairs must be genuine Ingersoll-Rand parts. It is believed that only Ingersoll-Rand and/or their authorized repair facilities can (1) obtain the necessa~ry specifications and genuine OEM parts to accomplish repairs; and (2) can furnish the required items and ensure the proper fit, form, and function of all its components. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to overhaul these Winches. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability by submitting the following information: (1) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer which includes 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 previously been provided to the Government or the original equipment manufacturer. When calling be prepared to state your name, address, and solicitation number. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)~3) and TAM 1205.207. 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 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, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0112)

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