USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Bldg. 31, Code 044/43, Mail Stop 26, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

41 -- AIR CONDITIONING PLANT POC Point of Contact -- Contact Janice Sprouse, Contract Specialist, 410/762-6453, or David H. Monk, Contracting Officer, 410/762-6456 Potential Sources Sought. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can supply Carrier Model no. 90HC06004 (R-134A) marine air conditioning plant with a minimum cooling capacity of 30 tons. System shall use HFC-134A (1,1,1,2-tetrafluoro ethane) refrigerant. The major components of the plant are as follows: Compressor-reciprocating type, to be equipped with capacity control system, pressure relief valve and remote oil pressure switch; Compressor motor- motor is rated at 40 HP and drives the compressor through a flexible coupling; Receiver- cylindrical shell with dished heads at both ends, refrigerant connections and a liquid level indicator; Condensor- multipass shell and finned tube type with cooling water flowing through the tubes; Water chiller- shell and tube direct expansion type; Thermal expansion valve- external equalizer type; Water regulating valve- automatically control the flow of sea water through the condensor; Strainer; Dehydrator; and Heat exchanger. The plant shall supply a chilled water system. All equipment shall be 440 volt, 3 phase, 60 Hertz. Quantity 2 each. The above-reference marine air conditioning plant model was custom-built to meet U. S. Coast Guard requirements for the 225' WLB Buoy Tenders. It is the only system that is compliant with current environmental law and regulation which is supportable within the Coast Guard's supply system. It is the government's belief that only Carrier or its authorized distributors can provide the said marine air conditioning plant. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit such data discussing the same in duplicate within fifteen (15) days from the date of this announcement. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered marine air conditioning plant: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability and compatibility of the offered marine air conditioning plant and parts (i.e., salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics), or 2) Data that the offered marine air conditioning plant and parts have been satisfactorily manufacturered for the government or the original equipment manufacturer. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate the capabilities shoud be sent to the attention of Janice L. Sprouse, Contract Specialist (CODE 044/43). 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 credti is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, cal (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http//osdbuweb.dot.gov. See numbered Notes 22 and 26. (AC0113017-08) (0013)

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