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J -- MAINTENANCE/REPAIR/UPGRADE SERVICES FOR TRIMBLE 4000IM DGPS INTEGRITY MONITORS SOL Reference-Number-DTCG40-00-Q-40031 DUE 072700 POC Sandra Miller, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-762-6452, Fax 410-762-6056, Email smiller@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=M&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-DTCG40-00-Q-40031&LocID=493. E-MAIL: Sandra Miller, smiller@elcbalt.uscg.mil. This RFQ is modified to clarify the receipt date for quotes as beingT 27 July 2000. The description is modified to read: The Coast Guard is seeking quotes from qualified sources that can provide maintenance/repair/upgrade services for approximately 160 Trimble 4000IM DGPS Integrity Monitors. It is the Government's belief that Trimble Corporation, the OEM; and NEI (a Trimble distributor) can provide these services. However, other potential sources having the expertise, required capabilities, and the ability to purchase OEM parts, can submit data with their quotation. 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. They must provide self-supporting, clear, concise, and complete documentation supporting their capabilities. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the repair services offered. Complete and accurate data must demonstrate: 1) that potential source has the capability to perform the support 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. The contractor's experience and expertise with the Trimble 4000IM DGPS Monitors in providing extended warranty, repair and upgrades is an important evaluation factor, as well as the personnel experience and qualifications in performance. A pre-award survey may be conducted to verify the validity of information provided in your quotes. Your request for quotation DTCG40-00-Q-40031 may be directed to the attention of Brenda Thomas, Contract Specialist at the above referenced address or via facsimile (410) 762-6056. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION 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 assist minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the 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 acquisition, and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 06/29/00 (D-SN470137). (0181)

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