Commanding Officer (Code 047), Procurement Branch, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226.

J -- REQUIREMENT TYPE CONTRACT FOR REPAIR OF THE 948-01 EPIRB FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITH OPTIONS FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS. SOL DTCG40-97-B-70012 DUE 020397 Contact Catherine Baskin, Contract Specialist, 410-636-6483 James McGuirk, Contracting Officer, 410-636-6486. Please fax request to Telefax Number 410-636-7896. 1. 5820-01-314-8657, 948-01 Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Litton PN 94810000-01, quantity 75 each. 2. Replacement of batteries that are within 18 months of expiration. Repair of the 948-01 EPIRB for which engineering drawings, specifications and schematics are not available. This procurement is 100% set aside for Small Businesses. FOB: USCG Engineering Logistice Center, Clumbia, MD. Delivery 60/120 days ARO. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by this agency. Note: 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 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. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169 Note: See Note 1. (332)

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