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J -- MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & REBUILDING OF EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG81-97-Q-3WC111 DUE 082597 POC Candy Freer, Purchasing Agent at (757)628-4145 or Joan Baum, Contracting Officer at 9757)628-4140 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the purchasing agent via e-mail, CFreer@Mlca.uscg.mil. The U.S. Coast Guard MLC Atlantic, Norfolk, VA proposes to contract for repair services of a FM LINK-BELT 15 TON CRANE model HSP-8015 located in Miami Beach, FL. Service should start to be performed prior to 30 September 1997. Performance period is 60 days. Work includes furnishing all personnel, labor tools, equipment, and materials necessary to provide repairs, replacements, and improvements to the FMC Link-belt 15 ton crane. Work shall be conducted at the contractor's service/repair facility. The contractor is responsible for arranging and executing the transportation of the crane to and from the contractors work site. Inspection Prior to BID: Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site and see the crane and familiarize themselves with the existing conditions. Arrangements for visiting the site may be made by contacting: LT Steve Poore, ISC Miami, 100 MacArthur Cswy, Miami Beach, FL, (305)535-4332. Contractor's qualifications: The contractor performing the work under the specifications shall be a current Link-Belt authorized dealer/representative. All responsible sources may request an RFQ from Candy Freer Tel: (757)628-4145, Fax: (757)628-4134, or E-mail: CFreer@Mlca.uscg.mil. Anticipated Award Date: 15 September 1997. This procurment will be conducted utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and policies in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The DOT has a bonding assistance program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds with a guarantee up to 80 percent against losses. The short-term loan program provides working capital at the prime interest rate. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202)366-2852. (0223)

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