Commanding Officer (Code 047), Procurement Branch, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226

43 -- PORTABLE DEWATERING PUMP UNIT POC Point of Contact -- Contact Catherine Baskin, Contract Specialist, 410-762-6483 James McGuirk, Contracting Officer, 410-762-6486. Please fax request to Telefax Number 410-762-6008 E-MAIL: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Baltimore, MD, 62012049@eln.attmail.com. 1. Sources are sought for a gasoline engine driven centrifugal pump unit to be used for dewatering distressed ships and craft. Complete pump units must have a dry weight less than 62 lbs. and not exceed 19.5 x 17.5 x 19.5 inches, LxWxH. Pump units must be self-priming and demonstrate performance of 250 GPM at a 20 foot suction lift and a minimum discharge pressure of 20 PSI. Pump units must be corrosion resistant to withstand the rigors of the marine environment. Pump unit must have a protective roll cage with mounting pads suitable for operation on inclined surfaces. Roll cage must provide means for handling, lifting, and transporting the pump unit. The pump end must be self draining and have color coded quick disconnect fittings. The engine must be air colled and have a primary and secondary manual starting method. The engine must be able to operate in ambient temperatures between 15 and 140 deegrees F in heavy weather and meet current and 1998 EPA and CARB emission standards using 83 octane oxygenated gasoline. The engine must have a dry exhaust that discharges away from the operator and is shielded to prevent a burn hazard to the operator. The engine must have a vented fuel tank that is engine or cage mounted with a quick disconnect fitting for changing fuel tanks without stopping the engine. Fuel tanks must have a fuel level indicator. The government is interested in existing equipment which can meet the above requirements. The government will not compensate any source for the cost incurred in developing and producing submitted material. Information (existing literature, brochures, pamphlets, specifications, etc.) submitted should be pertinent and specific in the technical area under consideration and appropriately marked if proprietary or restricted. Submit information to the POC at the address above by October 3, 1997. Note: For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enteprises: The Department of Trnasportation (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 captal assistance for transporation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest reates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169 (AC0916035-08) (0260)

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