USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Propulsion Systems Contracting Branch, Code 046/58, Bldg. #31, 2nd Floor, Mail Stop 26, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

20 -- ENGINE PARTS POC Point of Contact -- Contact Specialist -- Kathy Fields, (410) 762-6473, Fax (410) 762-6056, Contracting Officer -- Sandy McKay, (410) 762-6476 The U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logisitics Center has a requirement to establish a program for a Fairbanks Morse Engine Parts Replacement Kit for the Model 251 Diesel Engines on the 210' and 270' WMEC and 400' WAGB Class Coast Guard Vessels. The Form, Fit and Function of this kit must be exactly compatible with the end item or system for which it is intended for on the Diesel Engine. This is critical to the end item or system functional characteristics. It has been determined in accordance with FAR 6.301-1 that negotiations will be conducted with only Fairbanks Morse Engine Division and their authorized distributors due to the fact that exact compatibility with the end item is required. A requirements type contract is anticipated for a base year with (4) 1 year option years. Deliver F.O.B. destination to USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Warehouse Annex, 6751 Alexander Bell Drive, Columbia, MD 21046. Delivery is 9 months or sooner after reciept of Delivery Order. See Numbered Notes 12 and 22. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency. "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 captial 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 the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (AC1114033-01) (0318)

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