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

Q -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS Sol. DTCG89-96-R-6KB142. Due 040896. Contact bid issuing clerk 510-437-3006, Contracting Officer, Donald C. Moore, 510-437-3026. Provide physical therapy services at the Coast Guard clinic located at Petaluma, CA area 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, normally a minimum of 8 hours per week but not to exceed 16 hours per week, 248 hours maximum in the base year and 832 hours maximum in each of the option years. Period of performance for the base period will be 06 Jun 1996 through 30 Sep 1996 with two option years. The RFP will be issued on or about 08 Mar 1996. This procurement is a Small Business and Labor Surplus Are Set-Aside. The SIC code is 8049 and the small business size standard is $5.0 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 transportation-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 provides 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. (029)

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