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J -- DRYDOCK & REPAIRS OF USCGC KISKA (WPB 1336) SOL DTCG85-97-R-625L90 DUE 070797 POC Mary Ann Sanchez, Contracting Officer 510-437-5742 The contractor shall provide all labor and material to perform drydock and repair of USCGC KISKA a 110' WPB, homeported in Honolulu, HI. All work will be performed at the contractor's facility during the period of 20 Ocotber 1997 -- 28 November 199. Work items to include; Production chart, temporary services, underwater body inspection, underwater body preservation (100%), rigid hull inflatable davit quadrennial overhaul, electic motor overhaul, steering gear hydraulic overhaul, heat exchanger cleaning and testing, fin stabilizer system quadrennial overhaul, sewage pump overhaul, magazine insulation renewal, potable water tank preservation. The solicitation is issued in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. All responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. For Women-Owned and Disadvantage Business Enterprises, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small And Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises to acquire short-terms working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loan are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at the prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,00.00. For further informaiton an applicable concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at 800-532-1169. For informaiton concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official above. (0125)

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