Commander (VPL), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

20 -- CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNIT, CRANE DEMING MODEL 3183 FOR USCGC BEAR SOL DTCG80-99-Q-3FA062 DUE 110998 POC SK1 M. Mooring (757) 628-4641 This is a combined synopsis /solicitation for commercial parts prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemental with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-99-Q-3FA062. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08. The standard industrial classification code is 3499 and the size standard is 500 employees. The requirement is for the following: Contractor to provide (2) each Crane Deming model 3186, 4x3x9-1/2 size vertical, close coupled pump rated for 500 gpm of seawater at 280 feet total discharge head. The pumps shall be equipped with 150# ANSI flange connection (4" suction and 3" discharge), a mechanical seal with an abrasive separator made of kynar in the seal water line, and a 75 HP continuous duty, 3500 RPM, 440 VAC 3-phase, open drip proof motor. The motor shall be a NEMA C face JPV shaft motor for use with vertical in line pumps. The motors shall be in accordance with IEEE 45 and 46 CFR 111.25. The motor shall be provided with grease lubricated bearings, a drip cover, lift eyebolts or lugs, and a 120 VAC single phase, anti-condensations strip heater. The impeller shall be keyed to the shaft and held securely in place by a 316 SS impeller screw and washer. The pump shall be equipped with a 316 SS shaft sleeve. The purpose of this procurement is to prototype a replacement for the existing Worthington model D1161 firepumps. Pumps to be delivered to USCGC BEAR, 4000 Coast Guard Blvd., Portsmouth, VA 23703 by 15 February 1999. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offer: Price, Required Delivery Date. The following FAR Clauses will apply to this solicitation: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due on November 9, 1998, 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: SK1 Michael Mooring. For additional information on the above requirement phone (757) 628-4641 or Fax request for information to (757) 628-4677. "This notice is for informational purposes for 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 interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line or 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 official listed above. Posted 10/19/98 (W-SN263296). (0292)

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