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J -- HOMEPIER DOCKSIDE REPAIRS USCGC SWEETGRUM (WLB-309) Sol DTCG80-96-B-3FA712. Due 111795. Contact Ms. Diana Lugo, Contract Specialist, 212/668-3376, Mr. Davis Bahary, Contracting Officer, 212/668-6270. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform routine homepier dockside repairs to the USCGC Sweetgum (WLB-309). The major items which may be performed include but are not limited to the following: 1. welding repairs 2. inspect, overhaul and test weight handling equipment 3. overhaul and weight test shipboard davit crane (Allied Marine Crane-Model Davit 5000). 4. overhaul and test dual point boat davit 5. inspect bulkhead and overhead surfaces 6. renew deck covering 7. ultrasonic testing 8. temporary logistics - homeport is Mobile, AL. Vessel's length is 180' 0'' - vessel availability schedule is 8 January 1996. there will be a non-refundable charge required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.s. Coast Guard in the amount of $100.00 for requested U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to both large and small businesses. plans and specifications will be issued on or after 16 October 1995. 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 receiving 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 STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (278)

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