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20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG40-95-R-20028 POC Contract Specialist, Kelly Carney, (410) 636-7745; Contracting Officer, S. M. McKay, (410) 636-4286 Potential Sources Sought: The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources to consider an award of a contract for one (1) each Electro-Hydraulic Winch, P/N W0965, Dwg. No. D31190, one (1) cable, cable drum capacity 200 ft-75 inches, 6 X 37 wire rope, 8600 pull lbs., speed 110 FPM. The Winch is used on the Buoy Handling System on board the 157' WLM Class Coast Guard vessels. The form, fit, and function of this Winch must be exactly compatible with the system for which it is intended. It is the Government's belief that only Marco Marine Seattle can provide the Winch. 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 Winch: 1) Complete and current engineering data to demonstrate the acceptability of the offered Winch (i.e., salient physical, functional and serviceablity characteristics) or 2) Data that the offered Winch has been satisfactorily manufactured for the Government of the original equipment manufacturer. No cost of pricing data is required. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. THIS IS A REQUREST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. This synopsis is issued pursuant to FAR 5.207(e)(3) and TAM 1205.207. See Numbered Note 22 (0013)

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