USCG Engineering Logistic Center, CODE 047/53, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Baltimore, MD 21226

59 -- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS DUE 013097 POC Jo Ann L. deBullet, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6485 or Jim McGuirk, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6486. Potential Sources Sought. The USCG Engineering Logistics Center is seeking qualified sources that can supply various power modules, circuit cards, power supply and power boards. These items will be utilized on the USCG Polar Icebreakers. The part numbers are Tano Automation Inc, i.e. P/N 4910A0020-3 & -5, 4910A0040-1, 4910A0200-1, 6800A1030-101, 6800A1020-101, 935-103305-00 and 935-103325-00. All parts must possess a Tano Automation Inc. part number and have had been originally sold by Tano Automation. Technical data and/or drawings pertaining to Tano Automation Inc. parts are not available within the Government and are proprietary to Tano Automation Inc. It is the Government's belief that only Tano Automation Inc. parts are acceptable to ensure the proper form, fit and function of all components. However, other organizations having the expertise and required capabilities to provide equivalent parts are invited to submit 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 047/53). Numbered Note 22and 26 are applicable. 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 $500,000.00. 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. (0021)

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