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

40 -- SMALL BUOY CHAIN, FOR MOORING OF U.S. COAST GUARD BUOYS SOL DTCG40-97-R-70028 DUE 061297 POC Catherine Baskin, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6483; James McGuirk, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6486. Sizes less than 1" consisting of base quantities and estimated option quantities in the following lengths: Base Quantities: 1. Chain 1/2", 215 shots. 2. Chain 1/2" (45' lengths, 1/2 shots), 650 lg. 3. Chain 3/4", 183 shots. 4. Chain 7/8", 280 shots. Estimated Optional Quantities: 5. Chain 1/2", 140 shots. 6. Chain 1/2" (45' lengths, 1/2 shots), 325 lg. 7. Chain 3/4", 155 shots. All to be manufactured in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Purchase Description E/GICP-254G, dated February 1996 and related drawings which will be provided with the Bid package. Per Chapter 5 of 14 U.S.C., as amended, the Coast Guard may not buy chain (1) That is not manufactured in the United States; or (2) Substantially all of the components of which are not produced or manufactured in the United States. Delivery shall be F.O.B. to various U.S. Coast Guard Stations. Delivery Time 120/240 days ARO. Bidders are encouraged to offer domestic end products. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by this agency. Note: See Note 26. 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 $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Please fax bid request to (410) 762-6008. (0036)

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