Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Keyport, 610 Dowell Street, Keyport, WA

28 -- HYDRAULIC PROPULSION THRUSTER LEASE SOL N00253-97-R-0009 DUE 021297 POC Victor Angkico, 360/396-5671 The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport intends to acquire via a lease with option to purchase, two diesel powered outboard hydraulic propulsion units. The units shall be radiator cooled, 360 degree rotation, skid mounted with fork lift pads, foot print no larger than 6 ft. by 14 ft., and is suitable for direct welding and/or bolting to the deck. The units shall be fitted with noise attenuating enclosures and hospital grade mufflers. The units are to be equipped with government furnished, rebuilt, Detroit 8V71 diesel engines (Model # 7082-7000, 275 H.P., 1800 RPM) which drive a hydraulic pump package providing the power for propulsion, steering and 180 degree kick-up of the outdrive. Delivery will be required no later than 02 June 97. Lease will be for a minimum of 6 months with the option to extend monthly for an additional 12 months. The acquisition shall be procured in accordance with FAR Part 12, Commercial Acquisition. This acquisition will be a 100 percent small business set-aside. The solicitation will be issued on or about 13 Jan 97 with a 3-4 week closing. All responsible sources may submit an offer. No telephone requests for the solicitation package will be accepted. Requests can be faxed to (360) 396-2333. Numbered Note 1 applies. (0355)

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