Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 31, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD, 21226-5000

20 -- VARIOUS FAIRBANKS MORSE ENGINE PARTS SOL DTCG40-00-R-60005 DUE 020100 POC Dolores Graefe, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-762-6474, Fax 410-762-6056, Email dgraefe@elcbalt.uscg.mil -- Sandra McKay, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6476, Fax 410-762-6056, Email smckay@elcbalt.uscg.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=DTCG40-00-R-6 0005&LocID=493. E-MAIL: Dolores Graefe, dgraefe@elcbalt.uscg.mil. Potential Sources Sought: The U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources that can provide various Fairbanks Morse parts for engine models 38D8-1/8 and 38TD8-1/8. The engines are installed for main propulsion on the U.S. Coast Guard's 140' WTCG and 378" WHEC class vessles. Delivery to be made to U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. A requirement type contract for a base year and four (4) option years is anticipated. It is the Government's belief that only Coltec Industries, Fairbanks Morse Engine DIvision can provide the various engine parts. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to the various engine parts is not available within the Government ad are proprietary to the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Coltec Industries, Fairbanks Morse Engine Division. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit such data discussing the same in duplicated within 15 days form the date of this announcement. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered parts 1)(i.e. salient physical, functional and serviceability characteristics, or 2) Data that the offered parts have satisfactorily manufactued fo the Government or the original equipment manufacturer. No cost or pricing is required. See numbered Note 22. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by the agency. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! 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 further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 01/13/00 (D-SN415709). (0013)

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