U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center, Auxiliary Systems Contracting, Code 045/57, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Mailstop #26, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

20 -- AUTOPILOT SYSTEM SOL DTCG40-97-B-50041 DUE 040697 POC Patricia Dobbins, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6462; Nancy Dean, Contracting Officer, (410)762-6461. The U.S. Coast Guard has a requirement for the purchase of Autopilot System, capable of operating on 24 Volts DC. The Autopilot system shall include the following: A). A Control Unit consisting of the following: Auto-compensating fluxgate compass with 0-6 volt reference and up to +/-3 volt swing with 40 feet cord. Two navigation interfaces with NMEA 0183 outputs. NMEA 0183 heading output. Self-diagnosis and external alarm. Output to drive two rudder angle indicators. Rudder speed control output. Large LCD backlit display with automatic dimming and adjustable minimum brightness. Standby, power steering and Nav operating modes. Course setting resolution of 1 degree. Heading resolution +/- 0.5 degrees. Capability to directly control two solenoid valves drawing up to three amps. Gold plated plug connections. Tough, compact, water resistant case capable of flush or bracket mounting. Limiting size 11" wide x 5" high x 4" deep. Limiting weight 4 pounds. COMNAV Model 2001FC or equal. B). Distribution Box for making system connections with 10 feet cable. Limiting size 8" wide x 8" high x 3" deep. Limiting weight 1.5 pounds COMNAV 81466 or equal. C.) Contro1 Box, type 5. Control box shall have the following features: cast aluminum contraction, solid state circuitry,capability to operate a single solenoid, two-way, two position speed rate valve and a standard double solenoid four-way directional control valve. Limiting size 5" wide x 8" high x 3" deep. Limiting weight 2.5 pounds. Comnav 93037 or equal. D). Rudder Follower Package with the following features: Include fully adjustable rudder linkage. Waterproof glass fibre reinforced housing. Limiting size 4" wide x 4" high x 7" long. Limiting weight 4.5 pounds. COMNAV 81868 or equal. -- 5 SE -- Rudder angle indicator with the following features: Compatible to autopilot system COMVAC 2001 FC (item 1 above) Operate on 24 Volts DC. Flush mountable. Analog backlit display. Limiting size 4" diameter x 4" deep. Limiting weight 1 pound. Hough Model 1500E -- 10 Each—Power steering mode switch assembly with positions for forward Helm and Aft Lever ~~ selection. To include the following: Operate on 24 volts DC. Green indicating lights to display which station has control. Electro-switch 31202A. The switch contacts shall be wired to a terminal board on the rear section of the power steering switch for making external hook-ups. Power Steering switch shall have a 100K OHM trim pot and interface with a Jastram Model CC02300 conversion and changeover block. Limiting size 5" wide x 5" high x 4" deep. Limiting weight 1 pound. Hough Model B-2356 or equal. -- 5 Each -- Heavy Duty Full follow-up lever with the following features: Operate on 24 Volts DC, (For aft facing Steering Station) lever to port shall cause boat to turn to port and lever to starboard shall cause boat to turn to starboard while traveling astern. Limiting size 4" wide x 4" High x 10" long. Hough Model Modified TS-2 or equal -- 5 Each -- The Coast Guard intends to award a requirements type contract for a base year and four option years. Estimated quantity per year is 6 shipsets. Delivery to be F.O.B. Destination to the U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistic Center's Receiving Room, Bldg. #86, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. Delivery to be 30 calendar days after issuance of the delivery order. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. For minority women and disadvantaged business enterprises only: The DOT has a bonding assistance program which enable firms to obtain bid, payment and performance bonds with a guarantee up to 80% against losses. This short-term loan program provides working capital at the Prime Interest rate. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. See Note (0084)

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