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J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT SOL Reference-Number-210B4200JC007 DUE 032100 POC Janice Sprouse, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-762-6453, Fax 410-762-6056, Email jsprouse@elcbalt.uscg.mil -- David Monk, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6456, Fax 410-762-6056, Email dmonk@elcbalt.uscg.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-210B4200JC007&LocID=493. E-MAIL: Janice Sprouse, jsprouse@elcbalt.uscg.mil. Potential sources sought. The U.S. Coast Guard has a requirement for the repair of the Ashtech Z-12-R DGPS Reference Station used in support of the Maritime Differential Global Positioning System. The repair consists primarily of equipment replacement and upgrades through the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The government intends to issue a contract for a base year and three option years. The government is seeking qualified sources that can provide this service. It is the government's belief that only Magellan Corporation, the OEM, can provide the said services. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities and the ability to purchase OEM parts can submit such data discussing the same in duplicate within fifteen (15) days from the date of this announcement. No cost or pricing data is required. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government does not intend to pay for the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned above. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the repair services: Complete and current data to demonstrate (1) that the potential source has the capability to perform said repair services, (2) that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured by the OEM, and (3) that the potential source has the ability to purchase parts from the OEM on a continuing basis. Adequately detailed data by which to evaluate the capabilities should be sent to the attention of Janice L. Sprouse, Contract Specialist (Code 044/43). 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 interestat the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: Posted 03/06/00 (D-SN431566). (0066)

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