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38 -- PROCUREMENT OF OPERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM FOR POLAR CLASS SCIENCE WINCHES SOL DTCG40-00-R-70002 DUE 123099 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 38 -- 1) Two shipsets of winch control systems for existing science winches aboard the USCGC POLAR STAR and USCGC POLAR SEA class icebreakers. One shipset of winch controls shall consist of two operator control panels (one each local and remote, with associated controls and displays) for the tow existing oceanographic winches, tow operator control panels (one each local and remote, with associated controls and displays) for the existing trawl/core winch, and a Data Acquisition System (DAS) to record data about the use of the sceince wires. One shipset each shall be installed on each of the United States Coast Guard's 399-foot icebreakers, USCGC POLAR STAR AND USCGC POLAR SEA. Shipsets are to be provided in accordance with Specification ELC-025-P-591-0345, dated October 14, 1999. Site Visit: Potential Offerors are invited and urged to participate in the on-site inspection of the existing Science Winch systems on the vessel. Potential offerors may visually inspect and measure the existing spaces and systems for the work to be performed and general condisitons that may have an affect on the price to perform work. In no event, shall the Government be liable before or after an award of a contract for failure to inspect the site. Site inspection will take place in Seattle, WA on 20 December 1999, between the hours of 12:00 -- 4:00 pm. A Coast Guard representative will be conducting the on site visit. This is strictly a site visit, and no questions or answers are allowed on this visit. All questions, concerns or clarifications must be put in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer for a response. All responses will be in the form of an amendment to the solicitation. if you have any questions regarding the site visit, contract Mrs. Baskin. All travel related expenses for this site visit shall be at the prospective offeror's expense. There will be only (1) one site visit, and there are no exceptions. Delivery for the Operator Control Systems shall be F.O.B. Destination, 180/210 days ARO for USCGC POLAR STAR and 90/120 days ARO for USCGC POLAR SEA located in Seattle, WA. All responsible and responsive sources are invited to express their interest and ability to provide the described item, via faxed or in writing. Also, responsive and responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. Attention: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Note 26 (AC1022010-01) Posted 10/23/99 (I-SN394311). (0296)

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