Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- OVERHAUL AND WEIGHT TEST MSB BOAT DAVIT SOL DTCG80-98-Q-3FA776 DUE 012098 POC Contact SK1 V. Dedeaux, Purchasing Agent (757) 628-4662 This is a notice of Request for Quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-98-Q-3FA776. The standard industrial classification code is 3731 and the size standard is 1000. Written quotation will be required. The RFQ will be issued on or about 06 January 1998 with attached specifications and MLCA Standard Spec. 314100194.STD, Coast Guard Tech Pub. 2838 Section 583. Anticipated award date is on or about 20 January 1998. Contractor to Provide all labor, material, equipment, components, and competence to overhaul and weight test CGC SPENCER's MSB Boat Davit. Contractor will also provide inspection findings and fully troubleshoot the aft arm of the motor surf boat (MSB) davit for torquing problems. The place of performance will be at USCG SPENCER (WMEC-905), 427 Commercial Street, Boston, MA 02109. Performance Period is 09 March thru 01 April 1998. All referenced documents are availible 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 06 January 1998. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. Offers are due on 20 January 1998 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Valeri Dedeaux. For information for the above requirement phone (757) 628-4662 or Fax request for information to (757) 628-4677. "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." (0005)

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