Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- REFURBUISHING PROPELLERS FOR CGC MACKINAW SOL DTCG80-98-Q-3FAMLC DUE 121697 POC Contact SK2 Steven Benjamin, Purchasing Agent (757) 628-4660 This is a notice of Request for Quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-98-P-3FAMLC. The standard industrial classification code is 3731 and the size standard is 1000. Written quotations will be required. The RFQ will be issued on or about 16 December 1997. Anticipated award date is on or about 05 January 1998. Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform refurbishment on both propellers on board CGC Mackinaw. The spare propellers for the CGC MACKINAW require moderate refurbishing to replace missing pieces of metal and repair curled and cracked edges. These repairs are intended to restore the propellers so that they function in the same manner as new propellers. The contractor will remove propellers from Cutter Mackinaw at Cheboygan, MI then transport to there facilities, perform work then transport back to Cheboygan, MI and reinstall on board Cutter Mackinaw. The 2 propellers are made of cast steel, are 14 feet in diameter and weigh approximately 21,000 pounds each. Work will involve replacing relatively large pieces of missing metal and doing welding repair. Further, the contractor must perform the work so that specific tolerances are met for pitch. Condition found reports are required showing measurements of blade radius, section thickness, section length and longitudinal position. The contractor is also required to statically balance both propellers. Repairs may be done on one propeller at a time. Contractor must perform repairs within 45 days from the date of the purchase order. Work will be awarded in the near future. Performance site will be announce later. 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 16 December 1997. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. This Notice is for information 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 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. (0350)

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