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

J -- OVERHAUL/REPAIR FT4A POWER TURBINE SOL DTCG40-98-Q-70010 DUE 032098 POC Point of Contact -- Jo Ann deBullet, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6485, James McGuirk, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6486 The U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources for the inspection and overhaul/repair of one (1) Pratt & Whitney/Turbo Power & Marine FT4A Power Turbinee, Serial Number 600039. Contractor will be required to provide all labor and materials required to perform the following on the power turbine inducted for overhaul/repair: (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 reuseable steel shipping skid. All efforts shall be made in accordance with Pratt & Whitney/Turbo Power & Marine specifications, standards and recommended procedures for Marine Power Turbines as stated in the Coast Guard Specification. This will be a Full and Open Competitive Requirement using OEM Pratt & Whitney Parts only, and an OEM Technical Representative shall be present during specific stages of the repair. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to P&W/TP&M parts are not available within the Government and are proprietary to P&W/TP&M. It is the Government's belief that only P&W/TP&M parts are acceptable to ensure the proper form, fit and function of all componenets. However, other sources having the expertise and required capabilities to provide equivalent parts are invited to submit complete information discussing their capabilities as follows: (i.e., salient physical, functional and serviceablity, characteristics) 1) Show that they have satisfactorily manufactured the part for the government or the prime equipment manufacturer; or 2) submit complete and current engineering data comparing the offered parts to the OEM's to demonstrate the acceptability of the parts. Sources having the capabilities and expertise required are invited to submit complete detailed information discussing their capabilities in duplicate within fifteen (15) calendar days after the date this notice is published. When calling be prepared to state your name, address, and quotation number. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26. This Synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207 (e)(3) and TAM 1205.207. 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 capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime 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 offical listed above. (AC0224045-05) (0055)

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