USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Auxiliary Contracting Branch, CODE 045/53, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Baltimore MD 21226

28 -- ENGINES, TURBINES AND COMPONENTS Contact Jo Ann L deBullet, Contract Specialist, (410) 636-4366 or Nancy M Dean, Contracting Officer (410) 636-4367. Potential Sources Sought. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can supply Solar Turbine starter replacement kits, p/n 179882K205B. These replacement starter kits will be utilized on the emergency generator gas turbines for the 378' WHEC's. It is the Government's belief that only Solar Turbines, Inc, 9330 Sky Park Court, San Diego CA 92123, can fulfill this requirement since they have all the technical data relating to the emergency generator gas turbines characteristics, which would ensure the proper form, fit and function of all components. However, other organizations that can show that they have access or can obtain access to the technical data relating to the emergency gas turbines characteristics are required to provide complete information discussing their capabilities as follows: (i.e., salient physical, functional and serviceability, characteristics) 1) show that they have satisfactorily manufactured the part for the government or the prime equipment manufacturer; or 2) submit complete and current engineering data comparing the offered parts to the OEM's to demonstrate the acceptability of the parts. Organizations having the capabilities and expertise required are invited to submit complete detailed information discussing their capabilities in duplicate within fifteen (15) days of this announcement. No cost or pricing data 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 Jo Ann L deBullet, Contract Specialist (Code 045/53). 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 DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime maximum line of credit is $500,000. 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. See Number Note 22. (324)

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