USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Propulsion Systems Contracting Branch, Code 046/58, Bldg. #31, 2nd Floor, Mail Stop 26, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

28 -- ENGINE EXCHANGE POC Point of Contact -- Contract Specialist -- Kathy Fields, (410) 762-6473, Fax (410) 762-6056; Contracting Officer -- Sandra McKay, (410) 762-6476 The U. S. Coast Guard has a requirement to establish a program under a contract to exchange/recodnitions USCG Cummins VT903M Diesel Engines with attached Twin Disc MG509 Transmissions for engines and transmissions that have been reconditioned. The objective of this program is to provide higher reliability, at a lower cost than that provided by industry overhaul methods. The VT903M and MG509 are installed on the U. S. Coast Guard 41 foot Utility Boats. This will be an Other than Full and Open requirement using OEM Cummins and Twin DIsc parts only. A Requirments type contract for one (1) Base Year and four (4) Option Years is anticipated. The propulsion units known as VT903M -- Port -- NSN 2815-01-033-3050 and Starboard -- 2815-01-040-2293 will be provided to the contractor in a reusable shipping container. It is the government's belief that utilizing Cummins Recon Part No. DR280RX -- Long Block in the exchange/reconditioning process of the VT903 is in the best interest of the Coast Guard. Itis felt that DR280RX -- Long Block offers 100% OEM exchanged/reconditioned parts which provides "as new" quality backed by a 3600 hour warranty which is equal to that offered on new engines by the OEM. The warranty also requires a 2 year storage, 3600 hour or 1 year after installation of engine. It is the Government's belief that only Cummins Engine Co. the manufacturer of the VT903M Diesel Engine, and Twin Disc, the manufacturer of the MG509 transmission, can furnish the required parts and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. It is the Government's belief that only Cummins Recon Part No. DR280RX -- Long Block can ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components in addition to providing a more efficient and reliable engine assembly. Concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing the same in dusplicate within 30 days of this announcement. However, other potential sources desiring to furnish other than Cummins Recon DR280RX -- Long Block and required Twin Disc parts are required to submit the following Information: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered parts (i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics) or 2) Data that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured for the government of the original equipment manufacturer. This data must include sufficient information to allow the Coast Guard to evaluate the proposal relative to the above requirements. Concerns that respond to this notice must fully demonstrate the capability to accomplish the above and are to supply pertinent information in sufficient detail to demonstrate a bonafide capability to meet the requirements. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a solicitation. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 52.207(e)(3). "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to acquire short-term working capital assistance under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For further information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (AC0311021-04) Posted 03/11/99 (I-SN307706). (0070)

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