U.S.C.G. Engineering Logistic Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting, MAIL STOP 26, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Bldg. #31, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

30 -- GEARBOX SOL DTCG40-98-Q-50055 DUE 051198 POC Point of Contact -- Point of Contact is Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist, at (410) 762-6463/Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer at (410) 762-6461 The Coast Guard is seeking sources that can provide a new reduction drive gearbox, Stock No. 3010-01-448-9298, Solar Turbine Inc., part number 38357-1000. The gear box is used in support of gas turbine generator on the 378' WHEC's. The quantity to be purchased is one (1) each. The F.O.B. point shall be destination. All items shall be delivered to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to the gearbox is not available within the Government and are propriety to Solar Turbine, Inc. Accordingly, it is believed that this non-availability of technical data precludes the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center for obtaining competition as the part is avialable from one source. However, other potential sources can submit information concerning their capability to supply the part for the purpose of the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The procurement involves the part being procured for Solar Turbine, Inc. or the prime equipment manufacturer of 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 serviceability, characteristics) (1) show that they satisfactorily manufactured the part for the Governement or the prime equipment manufacturer; or (2) submit complete and current engineering data comparing the offered part to the OEM's to demonstrate the acceptability of the parts. It is the Government's belief that only Solar Turbine, Inc. or its authorized distributors can furnish the required part and ensure the proper fit, form and function of all its components. Other concerns having the expertise and required complete information discussing capabilities are invited to submit complete information discussing capabilities in duplicate within fifteen (15) days of the announcement. No cost or pricing information 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. Adequate detailed data by which to evaluate capabilities should be sent to the attention of Sharon Jackson, Contract Specialist (CODE 045/54) MAIL STOP 26. 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. See numbered Notes 22 and26. (AC0320043-05) (0079)

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