U.S. COAST GUARD SUPPLY CENTER BALTIMORE 707 EAST ORDNANCE ROAD BALTIMORE, MD 21226-1741

40 -- BUOY CHAIN, FOR MOORING OF U.S. COAST GUARD BUOYS SOL DTCG36-95-B-BQQ055 DUE 030795 POC SOLICITATION REQUESTS BY FAX: 410-508-3919, PHONE: 410-508-7057 Florence Hohman, Contract Specialist, 410-508-7066 James M. McGuirk, Contracting Officer. NOTE: SOLICITATIONS MAY BE REQUESTED VIA TELEFAX AT 410-508-3919. 1. In sizes less than 1'' consisting of base quantities and estimated ojption quantities in the following lengths: 1. Chain 1/2'', 725 shots, 2. 3/4'', 493 shots. 3. 7/8'', 492 shots. Estimated Optional Quantities: 4. 1/2'', 400 shots, 5. 3/4'', 249 shots, 6. 7/8'', 290 shots. All to be manufactured in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Purchase Description E/GICP-254E dated March 1993 and related drawings which will be provided with the bid package. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination to various destinations to consignee's premises. Delivery time 120/240 days ARO. All responsible and responsive sources may submit a bid which will be considered by this agency. 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 availaaable under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates 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 (0013)

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