Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Building 31, Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD, 21226-5000

J -- TRIMBLE NT200CG DGPS RECEIVERS SOL Reference-Number-DTCG40-00-Q-40030 DUE 041700 POC Brenda Thomas, Contract Specialist, Phone 410-762-6454, Fax 410-762-6056, Email bthomas@elcbalt.uscg.mil -- David Monk, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6456, Fax 410-762-6056, Email dmonk@elcbalt.uscg.mil WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=Reference-Number-DTCG40-00-Q-40030&LocID=493. E-MAIL: Brenda Thomas, bthomas@elcbalt.uscg.mil. POTENTIAL SOURCES SOUGHT. The Coast Guard is seeking qualified sources that can supply continuing suppot and amiantenance for the Trimble NT200CG DGPS Receivers. The repair consists primarily of equipment replacement and upgrades through the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The government intends to issues a contract for a base year and three option years, if exercised. The government is seeking qualified sources that can provide this service. It is the governmet's belief that Trimble Corporation, the OEM, is the only company that can provide the required services. However, other potential sources having the expertise, required capabilities, and the ability to purchase OEM parts, can submit such datadiscussing the smae in duplicate within 15 days form the date of this announcement as per FAR 5.203. The Government does not intend to pay for;the information solicited. Responses must be concise and be specifically directed to the requirement mentioned abovel This is not a Request for Quotations (RFQ), and no cost or pricing data is required. Concerns that respond to the notice must fully demonstrate their capabilities to meet the requirements. The following information must be provided to evaluate the aceptability of the repair services offered: Complete and current data must demonstrate 1) that potential source has the capability to perform the repair services, 2) that the offered parts have been satisfactorily manufactured by the OEM, and 3) that the potential source has the ability to purchase parts from the OEM on a continuing basis. Adequately detailed data by which to evaluate the capabilities should be sent to the attention of Brenda Thomas, Contract Specialist at the above address or via facsimile to (410) 762-6056. For questions please contact Ms. Thomas at 410-762-6454. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION 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 acquisre short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line fo credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concernign the acquisition, and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See numbered note 22. Posted 04/06/00 (D-SN441861). (0097)

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