U.S.C.G. Engineering Logistic Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting, MAIL STOP 26, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Bldg. #31, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

30 -- GEARBOX SOL DTCG40-98-Q-50055 DUE 051198 POC Point of Contact -- Point of Contact is Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist, at (410) 762-6463/Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer at (410) 762-6461 The Coast Guard is seeking sources that can provide a new reduction drive gearbox, Stock No. 3010-01-448-9298, Solar Turbine Inc., part number 38357-1000. The gear box is used in support of gas turbine generator on the 378' WHEC's. The quantity to be purchased is one (1) each. The F.O.B. point shall be destination. All items shall be delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. 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. See #22 and #26. (AC0415030-01) (0105)

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