USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Electrical Systems Contracting Branch, Code 047/53, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

61 -- ELECTRICAL WIRE, AND POWER AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG40-98-B-70009 DUE 121097 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Jo Ann deBullet, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6485/J. M. McGuirk, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6486 The USCG ELC anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price requirements type contract for alternating current generators, Prestolite Electric Incorporated P/N 8SA3064PC, which is a commercial item. The item consists of 70 amp, 24 bolt alternator with corrosion resistant coating for marine environment, integral voltage regulator. Come without pulley, 7/8" shaft. The Coast Guard intends on negotiating with Presotolite Electric Incorporated, 4 Seagate P.O. Box 904, Toledo, OH 43691-0904 and/or their authorized distributors. The estimated quantity per year is 100 each. FOB Destination. The resultant contract is anticipated to be for (1) base year with four (4) option years. Numbered Note #12. -- "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 asist 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 receiveable financing. The maxium 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 offficial listed above." (AC1010022-02) (0283)

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