Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- CATERPILLAR 3304 KIT KEEL COOLED ENG/GEN SET SOL DTCG80-98-Q-3FA868 DUE 071598 POC Contact SK1 V. Dedeaux, Purchasing Agent (757) 628-4662 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial materials prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-98-Q-3FA868. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The standard industrial classification code is 3621 and the size standard is 1000 employees. The requirement is for the following: (1) 2 each Caterpillar 3304 dit keel cooled eng/gen set 1800 RPM, 158BHP 60HZ, 4 pole, 100kw, 125.00KVA, 0.80P.F., 3 phase, 12 wire series WYW factory hook-up. Engine are to be painted cat yellow. Included the following items with the engine; 5N8753 tachometer electrical; PL-3301 exhaust flex; 2W-7846 exhaust elbow; PA-2021 elec shut/off group; 7W-5342 alarms 24VDC; Alarm contact high oil temp installed; Woodward Gov EGB-2P reverse acting installed; Add oil temp gage to gage panel; Install magnetic pickup for 2301A. (2) 2 each PSG governor PA-2116. All alarms, switches and starter are to be 24 VDC (3) 2 each Foundation bed to mount engine/gen set marine use. Contractor must also provide shipping of the ENG/GEN Sets to the vessel USCGC Hudson (WLIC-801), 100 Macarther Causeway, Maimi Beach, FL 33139. The requirements are to be shipped to reach the vessel on/before 9/01/98. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offer: Price, Required Delivery Date. The following FAR Clauses will apply to this solicitation: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due on 15 July 1998 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Valeri Dedeaux. For information for the above requirement phone (757) 628-4662 or Fax request for information to (757) 628-4677. "This notice is for informational 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 interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line or 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." (0142)

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