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J -- STAINLESS STEEL CHECK VALVE FOR CGC DALLAS/CGC GALLATIN SOL DTCG80-97-Q-3FAJG4 DUE 080197 POC Contact SK1 Vernon Lewis, Purchasing Agent (757) 628-4661 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-3FAJG4. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 90-45. The standard industrial classification code is 3569 and the size standard is 500. The requirement is for the following: Seventy Two (72) each,stainless steel check valves,p/n: 877781, nsn: 4820-01-352-1755, nominal pipe size accommodated: 1.5 inches all ends, operating media: halon 1301, operating pressure: 600 psi, proof pressure: 3250 psi, burst pressure: 5400 psi (min), price to include shipping. Ship to: USCGC DALLAS/USCGC GALLATIN, C/O VSL SUPPORT FACILITY, N. Charleston, SC 29405, Attn: LT Bob Hendry. 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 1 August 1997 1200 to: Commander (vpl-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Vernon L. Lewis. For information call (757) 628-4661. "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." (0198)

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