Commander (vpl), USCG, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS TO USCGC CUSHING (WPB-1321) SOL DTCG80-97-Q-3FA912 DUE 090897 POC Contact Mr. Barat Baechle, Contract Specialist (757) 628-4652 This is a notice of Request for Quotation. Written quotations will be required. The RFQ will be issued on or about 25 August 1997. Anticipated award date is on or about 30 September 1997. Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform drydock repairs including, but not limited to, the following Items: 1) Welding Repairs. 2) Renew Plating, Piping penetrations and modify bilge. 3) Provide Temporary Messing. 4) Provide Temporary Berthing. 5)Ultrasonic Testing. 6) Provide Temporary Logistics. 7) Routine Drydocking. Vessel availability schedule is 06 October 1997 for 12 days. All referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 25 August 1997. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. This Notice is for information purposed 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. 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. Released by: F. Barat Baechle Contract Specialist Released by: Louis Romano Contract Specialist (0216)

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