Commander (fcp-3), Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 54A, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

Q -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Sol. DTCG89-95-R-6KB004. Due 071895. Contact bid issuing clerk 510/437-3006, Contract Specialist, Don Moore, 510/437-3026. Provide physical therapy services at the Coast Guard clinic located at Alameda, CA to beneficiaries referred for treatment by Coast Guard physicians. This will be a non-personal services contract and medical liability insurance coverage is required. Contractor will work weekdays during hours established by the Clinic Supervisor, 40 Hours per week, 2000 hours per year at Alameda, CA. Period of performance will be 01 Oct 1995 through 30 Sep 1996 with two option years. The RFP will be issued on or about 19 Jun 1995. This procurement is a Small Business and Labor Surplus Area Set-Aside. The SIC code is 8049 and the small business size standard is $3.5 million average annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. When calling, be prepared to state the solicitation number. SPECIAL NOTE: For Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportationi-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provices an 80% guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also available under the DOT Short Term lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call 800/532-1169. (121)

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