Commanding Officer (Code 047/60), Procurement Branch, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD 21226

R -- ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES -- BASE AND 4 OPTION YEARS. SOL DTCG40-98-R-70001 DUE 110697 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Catherine Baskin, Contract Specialist, 410-762-6483 James McGuirk, Contracting Officer, 410-762-6486, Fax No. 410-762-6008 E-MAIL: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD, 62012049@eln.attmail.com. The USCG ELC is seeking Electrical Engineering (EE) firms to provide Marine Electrical Engineering and Technical Support Services for design of new Coast Guard cutters, Maintenance and Upgrade of existing cutters, and Electrical Engineering Design and Investigative Services. Work will focus on support for all types of Coast Guard cutter designs including: Buoy Tenders, High and Medium Endurance cuters, Icebreakers, Patrol Craft, and Advanced Marine Vehicles. Also, work will focus on ship services and emergency power generation and distribution systems, electric propulsion systems, machinery plant control and monitoring systems, and interior communication. Preference will be given to Contractors located within a two hour commute (one-way), by either automobile or train, of the Engineering Logistics Center. To be considered, Contractors must demonstrate their ability to meet the following requirements: (1) possess adequate facilities, equipment, personnel, and experience; (2) have access to Computer Aided Design (AUTOCAD versions 13 and later); (3) be professionally licensed in electrical engineering; (4) have the ability to perform routine design work on new ship design and existing ship design modification project, and experience in the preparation of shipALT packages; (5) have the ability to perform nonroutine and highly specialized work in conducting investigations and preparing analysis to quantify, qualify and resolve problems with system design and performance deficiencies; (6) have design experience with electric plant power generation and distribution systems, electric motors and motor controls electric propulsion systems, machinery plant control and monitoring systems, and interior communciation systems; (7) have the ability to evaluate and prepare electrical contract and detail designs, including work on trade-off studies, propulsion system dynamic analysis, propulsion system regenerative power analysis, electric plant power quality analysis, electric plant load analysis, fault current calculations, circuit protective device coordination studies, and harmonic analysis; (8) have the ability to evaluate AC-AC, AC rectified DC, and DC-DC electric propulsion systems; (9) have the ability to investigate performance problems and safety hazards associates with propulsion control and monitoring systems on open and closed loop controls, analog circuits with discrete components or digital circuits; (10) have the ability to develop software standards and monitor software advances for electric plant automation and machinery plant control and monitoring systems; and (11) have the ability to prepare electrical system cost and weight estimates. The Contractor shall employ full-time key personnel including; Program Manager (10 yrs exp, BS-Engineering or Business Admin.); Principal Electrical Engieer (Supervisor, 10 yrs exp, BS-Electrical Engr, Prof Engr); Principal Material Engineer (10 yrs exp, BS-Material Science); Electrical Engineer (10 yrs exp, BS-Elec Engr, Prof Engr); Electrical/Computer Engineer (10 yrs exp, BS-Electronic/Comp Engr); Mechanical Engineer 10 yrs exp, BS-Mechancial/Marine Engr, Prof Engr); General Engineer (5 yrs exp, BS-Eng); Equipment Specialist (4 yrs exp, S or Tech/Trade School); Engineering Technician (Electrical, 4 yrs exp, HS or Trade School Grad); and Draftsman (2 yrs exp, HS or Trade Schools Grad). Security clasification required is SECRET. Request for a copy of the RFP must be made in writing to the address above or by FAX at (410) 762-6008; telepone request will not be accepted. Procuremet is 100% Set Asided for Small Businesses. Note: For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Buisness Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprise 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 $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, plese call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. SEE Notes 12 & 26 (AC0722039-21) (0203)

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