U.S. Coast Guard Academy, Contracting Office (FP), C/O U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT 06340-2890

20 -- INFORMATION ABOUT SPEED PILOT TECHNOLOGY FOR MARINE DIESEL ENGINES. SOL 9.N/A!! DUE 083198 POC Mr. David Gomes (860) 441-2875 The USCG Research & Development Center (RD&C), Groton, CT, Marine Systems & Environmental Technology Division is seeking information/literature of speed pilot technology for marine diesel engines. The Coast Guard would like to test and evaluate stated devices for possible implementation on CG Cutters. The speed pilot system should be able to control engine RPM and pitch separately and independently to minimize fuel consumption at a constant ship speed. The system must be able to be used in both single and dual shaft modes. It is requested that vendors send only information (e.g. brochures) describing available off-the-shelf systems. After evaluation of the applicable information, the CG could procure one or possibly two units utilizing open competition for hands-on testing and evaluation of the existing technology. It is estimated that this procurement could take place in FY99, again to make it clear, any subsequent procurement will be open competition. Please do not call, e-mail or write anyone at the RD&C, about this Sources Sought Announcement. Information/literature will be accepted until the end of AUG 98. Send all information to Contracting Officer (fp) Attn: D. Gomes, USCG Research & Development Center, 1082 Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT. 06340-6096. Posted 06/30/98 (0181)

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