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J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR - USCGC CAMPBELL (WMEC 909) Sol DTCG80-95-B-3FA778. Due 041995. Contact Ms. Magalie Neptune, Contract Specialist (212) 668-3373 or Mr. Pyong N. Ko, Contracting Officer (212) 668-6271. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform routine Dockside Vessel Maintenance including but not limited to the following items: (1) Overhaul Anchor Windlass, (2) Overhaul and Weight Test MSB Davit Assembly, (3) Repair and Inspect FIN Stabilizer Systems. Vessel's homeport is New Bedford, MA. Vessel length is 270 Foot B Class, Medium Endurance Cutter. Vessel availability schedule is 18 July 95 for 38 days. The place of performance is geographically restricted to the vessel's homepier. There will be a nonrefundable charge of $100.00 required in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. All other referenced documents are available for viewing at Building 400 N, Governors Island NY. Funds are not presently available for this procurement. The government's obligation under this solicitation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contractual purposes can be made. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 20 May 95. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STPL and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (059)

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