Commander (VPL), USCG MLC (Pacific), Naval Engineering Division, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS ON USCGC GALVESTON IS IN MARIANAS IS, GUAM SOL DTCG85-98-R-625M13 DUE 010698 POC Contracting Officer, REBECCA BUDDE at (510) 437-3988 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, na. The U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command, Pacific, proposes to contract for Dockside Repairs on USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND, a 110' patrol boat, located in Marianas Island, Guam. Work will be accomplished at cutters home moorage, during the period of 13 April through 8 May 1998. Items of work will include; Temporary services, Underwater body diver inspection, Cleaning and calibration of gauges, Electric motor overhaul, Electric meter calibration, Steering gear hydraulic overhaul, Fire station deck penetration renewal, Taft rail lifeline padeye renewal, Ship service generators cleaning, Port ship service generator prime mover oilpan renewal, Engineroom insulation renewal, Brominator installation, Carpet renewal, Messdeck insulation renewal and Oily water separator suction piping renewal. A Request for Proposal will be issued on or about 1 Dec 1997, in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. All responsive sources may submit a proposal which will be entertained by the agency. For Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Busienss Enterprises, The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at the prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For furtherr information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at 9800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** (0309)

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