U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Electrical Contracting Branch, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, MS 26, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

28 -- ENGINES TURBINES, AND COMPONENTS POC Point of Contact -- Jo Ann L. deBullet, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6485 or J.M. McGuirk, Contracting Officer at (410) 762-6486 The Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources for the inspection and overhaul/repair of Pratt & Whitney/Turbo Power & Marine FT4A Free (power) Turbines (NSN 2835-01-269-5650 and 2835-01-269-5649) and Gearbox (2835-01-089-9299). A firm fixed price requirements type contract consisiting of a base year plus four options years is aniticipated; however, we would like the industry's opinion whether this would be realistic, considering rates and parts availability. The Standard Repair Specification (SRS) provides the requirements for the receipt, disassembly, inspection, and condition/test reports, overhaul/repair, re-assembly, testing, preservation and packing of the Coast Guard configured Free (power) turbine/gearbox. All efforts shall be made in accordance with Pratt & Whtney/Turbo Power & Marine specifications, standards and recommended procedures for power turbines as stated in the (SRS). This will be a full and open competition requrement utilizing (1) OEM Pratt & Whitney Parts only (2) OEM Technical Representative shall be present during specific phases of the overhaul/repair and (3) OEM Technical Representative present during the installation of a power tubine overhauled under this contract. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to P&W/TP&M parts are not availbale within the Bovernment and are proprietary. Accordingly, it is believed that this non-availablity of technical data precludes the Coast Guard from obtaining competition (for parts only) as they are available from only one source. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to supply the parts for the purpose of the Coast Guard to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The procurement involves parts being procured for the prime equipment manufacturer or its actual supplier. Organizations having the expertise and required capabilities to provide the item are invited to submit complete information discussing such capabilities as follows: (i.e. salient physical functional and servicability, characteristics) 1) show that they satisfactorily manufactured the part for the Government or the prime equipment manufacturer; or 2) submit complete and current engineering data comparing the offered parts to the OEM's to demonstrate the acceptability of the parts. it is the Government's belief that only P&W/TP&M, the original equipment manufacturer and/or its dealers and distributors can furnish the required parts to ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Other concerns having the expertise and required capabilities to furnish the above items are invited to submit complete information discussing their capabilities in duplicate within 15 days of publication of this notice. No cost or pricing information is required. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government does not intend to pay of the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fullyh demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capabilities should be sent to Jo Ann deBullet, Contract Specialist (Code 047/53). ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DEBs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working captial 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 prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Numbered Note 22 & 26. (AC1103003-01) Posted 11/04/99 (I-SN398320). (0308)

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