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J -- JCMI STERN TUBE SEALS 4AS 1 SHIPSET SOL N62383-98-R-0356 DUE 060498 POC Ernest F. Taylor Contracting Officer 510 302-6367 E-MAIL: ERROR --, Ernest.Taylor@smtpgw.msc.navy.mil. Procurement, on a sole source basis, an alternative stern tube sealing system for the 187 class T-AO vessels. Requirement is for a John Crane Marine Inc. type stern tube seal 4AS for installation onboard the USNS ERICSSON. Seal set must be provided by 1 Oct 98 to meet the vessel's overhaul schedule. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement is issued as a request for proposal from John Crane Marine Inc.,. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-03. The following items comprise a 4AS type aft seal assembly (2) each; forward MK-2 seal assembly size 600, 2 each; unnet aft seal protection device 2 ea; air control unit 2 ea; aft stern tube seal l.o. tank 2 ea; long life tungsten coated aft liner 2 ea; aft seal oil circulating pumps/motors 4 ea; bearing wearing guauge 2 ea; weardown gauge wrench 1 ea; lifting lug 1 ea; aft o-ring 2 ea; forward o-ring 2 ea; air control unit pre-filter element 2 ea; air control unit oil sperate filter element 2 ea; air control unit regulator drain element 2 ea. Items are to be delivered by 1 Oct 98 at location to be determined on the west coast. The provisions at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and any specified addenda to the provision. Offeror will include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. This acquisition is procurred utilizing the above listed clauses and the customary commercial practices. Commerec Business Daily numbered Note 22 applies. (0149)

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