Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- AIR COMPRESSORS FOR USCGC WEDGE AND USCGC GASCONADE SOL DTCG80-97-Q-3FAGM4 DUE 061797 POC Contact Ms. Beverly Garner, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4663 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial parts prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-97-Q-3FAGM4. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The standard industrial classification code is 3563 and the size standard is 500. The requirement is for the following: Two (2) each, Air Compressor, 230 cfm at 100 PSIG belt driven full load, 1.25" service line connections, 88dBA unenclosed max sound, air cooled, set up for 4 "V" belt drive, air intake filter, max dimensions: 64" long, 45" high, 34" deep and a two (2) year warranty. Ship one (1) compressor to: USCGC WEDGE, 1900 Coast Guard Drive, Demopolis, AL 36732 and ship one (1) compressor to: USCGC GASCONADE, 9800 J.J. Pershing Drive, Omaha, NE 68112. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offer: Price, Required Delivery Date. The following FAR Clauses will apply to this solicitation: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due on 17 JUNE 1997 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Beverly Garner. For information call (757) 628-4663. "This notice is for informational purposes 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 or credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above." (0147)

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