U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting Branch (Code 045/46), Mail Stop 99, Bldg. 31, 2nd Floor, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

47 -- HOSE ASSEMBLIES SOL DTCG40-99-Q-50006 DUE 051099 POC Point of Contact -- 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 Hose Assemblies. The Hose Assemblies shall be manufactured in accordance with SAE J1942, Hoses & Hose Assemblies for Marine Application, and SAE J1942/1, Qualified Hoses for Marine Application, for marine hydraulic service. Application Code H, size 3/8 ID, minimum working pressure 1500 PSI. Hose fittings shall match the type of hose selected in SAE J1942/1 and attached to both ends of the Hose Assembly. The Hose fittings shall be in accordance with SAE J1475, Hydraulic Hose Fittings for Marine Application, stainless steel crimp-on style, SAE 37 degree J.I.C. swivel 9/16"-18X-06 hose. All hose material shall not be more than one year old from the date of manufacture. ONLY THOSE HOSE ASSEMBLIES LISTED IN SAE J1942/1 THAT DO NO REQUIRE FIRE SLEEVES, SHALL BE ACCEPTABLE! All Hose Assemblies shall be hydrostatically tested at its proof pressure in accordance with SAE J343, Test & Procedures for Hydraulic Hose Assemblies, with no leakage. After testing, all Hose Assemblies shall be flushed with clean fresh hot water not to exceed 150 degree F for a period of 5 minutes then blown through with dry compressed air. A plastic plug shall be installed in each fitting. Each Hose Assembly shall be tagged in accordance with MIL-P-15024, to identify its length, hydrotest pressure, and test date. The Coast Guard reserves the right to witness all tests at the Contractor's facility upon request. The quantities to be ordered are as follows: (1) 193 each Hoses, 12' 10" long end to end length; (2) 193 each Hoses, 12' 2" long end to end length; and (3) 193 each Hoses, 10' long end to end length. The Contractor shall also be required to submit a Letter of Certification verifying that the Hose Assemblies offered meet the requirements of SAE J1942 and SAE J1942/1. Delivery of the Hoses shall be staggered as follows: (1) 53 of each hose length 30 days after the date of award; (2) 70 of each hose length 60 days after the date of award; and the balance of 70 of each hose length 90 days after the date of award. Hoses shall be stacked on three separate pallets according to their lengths. 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 may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. To request a copy of the Request For Quotation, contact the contracting officials listed above or fax your request to (410) 762-6056/6008, attention Kelly Carney. REQUESTS FOR COPIES OF THE RFQ MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 5/3/99! The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards if deemed cost effective and advantageous to the Government. 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 receivalbe for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information regarding the STLP, call (800) 532-1169 or contact them at http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. (AC0420036-01) Posted 04/21/99 (I-SN322985). (0111)

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