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

28 -- ENGINE EXCHANGE POC Point of Contact -- Contract Specialist -- Kathy Fields, (410) 762-6473, Fax (410) 762-6056; Contracting Officer -- Sandra McKay, (410) 762-6476 The U. S. Coast Guard has a requirement to establish a program under a contract to exchange/recondition Detroit Diesel 6V53 Engine, Model #5062-3000, Master Serial #6D83253 (Port) & #6D83027 (Starboard) with attached Borg Warner Marine Transmission, Model #AS5-73CR, Detroit Diesel 6V92 Engine, Model #8062-7K90, Master Serial #6VF215076 (Port) & #8062-7K91, Master Serial #6VF215079 without transmission, Detroit Diesel 12V71T1 Engine, Model #7122-3300, Master Serial #12VA66188, (Port), #7122-7300, Master Serial #12VA80667 (Starboard) with attached Twin Disc Model MG-514 Marine Transmission. Only OEM replacement parts may be utilized from Detroit Diesel, Borg Warner and Twin Disc. The objective of this program is to provide higher reliability, at a lower cost than that provided by industry overhaul methods. These engines are currently installed on 44', 55' and 47' Coast Guard Boats. This contract will require use of Detroit Diesel parts and Detroit Diesel authorized repair facilities and Borg Warner and Twin Disk Parts. A Requirements type contract for one (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years is anticipated. Delivery of the exchanged engine assembly will be due 45 days after receipt of the engine core from the Coast Guard. The estimated number of engines to be exchanged per year is 6 each port and starboard for the 6V53 engines, 1 each port and starboard for the 12V71T1 and 1 each port and starboard for the 6V92 engines. The above mentioned engines will be provided to the contractor in a reusable shipping container. The warranty requirement will be a 2 year storage, 3600 hr. or 1 year after installation of engine. Delivery shall be FOB destination to the U. S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD 21226. In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, it has been determined that only Detroit Diesel and/or their authorized dealers/distributors/repair facilities, and Borg Warner and Twin Disc can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. See Numbered Notes 12 and 22. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT) Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. (AC1222044-04) (0356)

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