Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting Branch (Code 045/46), Mail Stop #26, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

J -- REPAIR OF LUCAS BRYCE FUEL INJECTION PUMPS SOL DTCG40-98-R-50011 DUE 122997 POC Point of Contact -- 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 overhaul of Lucas Bryce Fuel Injection Pumps, part number FCCAR 180M0809, used on Paxman RP200 Paxman Diesel Engines Fuel Injection Assemblies, part number 30539. These Fuel Injection Pumps are used on the 110' Coast Guard vessels. Contractor will be required to provide all labor and materials required to perform the following on each Fuel Injection Pump: (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 resusable container. Overhaul shall be accomplished in accordance with current Lucas Bryce specifications and standards and Coast Guard Specification Number 82323-8010. All parts to be furnished and used with the repairs must be genuine Lucas Bryce parts. Due to the extreme lead time for replacement components, the solicitation will include a requirement that the Contractor offer an exchange program for nonrepairable Fuel Injection Pumps. It is believed that only Lucas Bryce and/or their authorized repair facilities can (1) accomplish repairs; (2) furnish the required items to ensure the proper fit, form, and function of all its components; and (3) offer an exchange program for unrepairable Fuel Injection Pumps. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to overhaul these Fuel Injection Pumps. Concerns that repsond to this notice must fully demonstrate their 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. This information must be submitted no later than fifteen (15) days after the date this notice is published. When calling be prepared to state your name, address, and solicitation number. See Numbered Notes 22 ad 26. The following note 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. 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. (AC1017035-09) (0290)

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