Panama Canal Commission, Logistical Support Division, Unit 2300, APO, AA 34011-2300

22 -- ELECTRIC TOWING LOCOMOTIVES POC Marianela Dengo, Contract Specialist, (507) 272-3025, Henry J. Stec, Contracting Officer, (507) 272-4075 The Panama Canal Commission seeks sources to procure electric towing locomotives, prototype locomotives, and spare parts. Design, manufacture, test and deliver one prototype test electric towing locomotive, 10 each complete locomotives, and spare parts in accordance with the contract specifications and contract drawings. Also, there will be an option to purchase 10 each additional locomotives. The locomotives will be used to assist ships during transit through the Panama Canal locks chambers. Key characteristics are approximate weight of 110,000 lbs. each, operation 460V, 3 phase, 60 Hz alternating current, which is picked up from a third rail system, towing capacity of 70,000 lbs at 1, 2, MPH, two windlass units each able to pull 35,000 lbs (total pull of 70,000 lbs). The prototype locomotive should be delivered CIF Gatun Locks, Republic of Panama, 18 months after receipt of notice of award. Additional locomotives should be delivered CIF Gatun Locks, Republic of Panama, 12 months after the successful testing and acceptance of the prototype. Solicitation is expected to be issued in mid May 1996 with bid opening to be 100 calendar days thereafter. All information received will be considered confidential and will not be disclosed without the express authorization of the supplier. Information may be sent via mail or via facsimile 011-507-272-7661. (0349)

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