Commandant (G-ACS), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

J -- MAINTENANCE SERVICEDS FOR THE INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEMS ON USCG HEALY SOL DTCG23098-R-TBDHEALY!! DUE 101598 POC POC: Ellen Murray, Contracting Officer, Commandant (G-ACS-5), (202) 267-0771!! The U.S. Coast Guard intends to enter into negotiations with Sperry Marine Inc., 1070 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville, VA 22901-2891, for maintaining the Integrated Bridge System (IBS)/Main Ship Control Console (MSCC) to be installed aboard the U.S. Coast Cutter Healy (WAGB-20). The maintenance support the Coast Guard needs includes annual on-site grooms of the IBS; technical consultation for troubleshooting and repairing equipment via phone, facsimile, or on-site visits (homeport and world wide, as required); hardware and software configuration management services; new/rebuilt supply and replacement parts (original equipment manufacturer or equal); and operator and maintenance training. The core components of the IBS are: Integrated Navigation System (INS), Electronic Chart Display (ECDIS), Radar, Doppler Speed Log, Chart Table, Follow-up Steering System, Auto-pilot, Gyrocompass, Remote Conning Stations(P/S Bridge Wings, Science Conn, Aloft Conn), INS Local Area Network (LAN) Cable Plant, and Electronic Chart Digitizer. The Healy is currently under construction at Avondale Industries, Inc., New Orleans, LA. Sperry Marine Inc., is the original equipment manufacturer of the IBS. The Coast Guard needs maintenance support to begin on/about 1 Feb 99. Services shall be performed at the ship's homeport, planned for Seattle, WA, and aboard ship world-wide, as required. The Coast Guard estimates a one year contract with options to extend the contract not to exceed nine additional years. The maintenance support contractor shall maintain a quality program that complies with ISO-9001. The Coast Guard intendes to procure the services from Sperry Marine Inc., under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Service Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. As the developer and proprietor of the Voyage Management System (VMS) software that enable integration of the IBS components, Sperry Marine Inc., is the only known source with access to the software code to maintain the system. Hardware and software interfaces for subcontractor components were also designed and developed by Sperry Marine Inc. Sperry Marine considers the VMS software and component interfaces proprietary. The Government does not own the technical documentation or software code needed to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources are encouraged to identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Interested parties must submit a capability statement that sufficiently demonstrates qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience relevant to fulfilling the above requirements. Capability statements shall include evidence that the company has access or will have access to Sperry Marine's proprietary software (e.g., signed agreement with Sperry Mairne, licensing arrangement, etc.). This notice is not a solicitation nor is a formal request for proposal available. Responses are due no later than 15 days from the publication of this synopsis. In the absence of responses from firms that believe they have the capability to perform this requirement, the Coast Guard intends to negotiate with Sperry Marine, Charlottesville, VA, for the requirements. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the Agency. No other notice will be published until award is made. Address all correspondence to: U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant (G-ACS-5/EAM), 2100 2nd St., SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001. Attention: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantage 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 Notes 22 and 26. Posted 06/29/98 (0180)

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