Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Propulsion Systems Contracting Branch (Code 046/46), Mail Stop #26, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

29 -- ENGINE ACCESSORIES SOL DTCG40-97-R-60018 DUE 041697 POC Kelly Carney, Contract Specialist, (410) 636-7745; S.M. Mckay, Contracting Officer, (410) 636-4286. Potential Sources Sought. The U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources to consider an award of a contract for three (3) each Governors, Diesel, Engine, NSN 2990-01-329-8355, Woodward Governor P/N 8571-584, Woodward Governor Drawing No. 9987-458, used on 378' WHEC Coast Guard vessels. The form, fit, and function of these Governors must be exactly compatible with the system for which it is intended. The Government does not possess copies of the manufacturer's engineering data or drawings. It is the Government's belief that only the Original Equipment Manufacturer, Woodward Governor, or their authorized distributors can provide these Governors. However, other potential sources having the expertise and required capabilities can submit such data discussing the same in duplicate within 15 days from the date of this announcement. The following information must be provided to evaluate the acceptability of the offered Governors: (1) complete and current engineeringdata to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered Governors (i.e., salient, physical, functional, and serviceability characteristics) or (2) Data that the offered Governors have been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government or the Original Equipment Manufacturer. No cost or pricing data is required. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)(3) and TAM 1205.207. See Numbered Note 22. This Notice is for informational 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 DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500, 000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0353)

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