U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting Branch, Mail Stop #26, Bldg. #31, 2nd Floor, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG40-98-Q-50075 DUE 090298 POC Point of Contact -- Kelly Carney, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6472; Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6461 The U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center has a requirement to procure five (5) each Coupling Assemlies (Positive Clutches), NSN 3010-01-225-2797, Lidgerwood Manufacturing P/N 155844. The U.S. Coast Guard does NOT possess the necessary technical information or specifications required to manufacture these Coupling Assemblies. This information is proprietary to Lidgerwood Manufacturing. The Government intends to solicit only Lidgerwood Manufacturing and/or their authorized distributors. Industry has been given the opportunity to submit their capabilities in the previous notice. Delivery shall be 120 calendar days after the date of award. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. All responsible sources can submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE'S)! 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 information call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbu.dot.gov. For information concerning this acquisition, please contact the contracting officials listed above (AC0828050-01) Posted 08/28/98 (I-SN243457). (0240)

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