Commanding Officer, Simplified Acquisitions (Code 048); Procurement Branch USCG Engineering Logistic Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road; Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD 21226

40 -- CABLE SOL DTCG40-97Q1399 DUE 063097 POC Patricia Johnson, Purchasing Agent, (410) 762-6943, CWO Middelton Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6499, FAX (410) 762-6008. Cable, special purpose, Furno #RW-6895 OR EQUAL. Quantity 1500 meters. Use Code 2P cable must be in one continuous length or multiple of unit pack length (300 meters). Sources offering other than the described by the part number will be required to supply technical information adequate to ensure the items being offered are equal to the Furno's part requested. When calling be prepare to state your name, address, and the solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination to Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Receiving Room, Bldg. #86, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. Delivery shall be thirty (30) days after issuance of a delivery order. The solicitation will include a requirement to submit technical information adequate to ensure the items being offered are equal to the Furno. 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 capitol assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receiving financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting officials listed above. (0156)

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