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59 -- FIRM-FIXED PRICE REQUIREMENTS TYPE CONTRACT FOR SOLID STATE FLASHERS WITH OPTION(S) TO RENEW FOR FOUR (4) ADDITIONAL YEARS (11 ITEMS, QPL) SOL DTCG40-98-B-70005 DUE 032698 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Catherine Baskin, Contract Specialist, 410-762-6483, James M. McGuirk, Contracting Officer, 410-762-6486. Telefax soliciation requests ONLY to fax number 410-762-6008 1.) 5945-00-007-7941, Flasher Type FL2.5 (0.3), estimated quantity 284 each, 2.) 5945-00-007-7942, Flasher Type FL4 (0.4), estimated quantity, 590 each, 3.) 5945-00-007-7943, Flasher Type ISO 6, estimated quantity 172 each, 4.) 5945-00-007-7944, Flasher Type OC 4, estimated quantity, 44 each, 5.) 5945-00-007-7945, Flasher Type Fixed, estimated quantity 99 each, 6.) 5945-00-007-7946, Flasher Type FL(2) 5, estimated quantity, 146 each, 7.) 5945-00-101-9396, Flasher Type MO(A) (0.4,2.0), estimated quantity 68 each, 8.) 5945-00-101-9434, Flasher Type FL(2)6, estimated quantity, 44 each, 9.) 5945-00-101-9641, Flasher Type Q, estimated quantity 421 each, 10.) 5945-00-101-9643, Flasher Type FL6 (0.6), estimated quantity 207 each, 11.) 5945-01-141-8159, Flasher Type FL(2+1) 6, estimated quantity 75 each. All to be made in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Specification E/GICP-169(I) dated April 1995 which will be provided with the soliciation package. Delivery 90/120 days ARO. Delivery FOB Destination: U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Columbia, Maryland. NOTE: QUALIFIED PRODUCT REQUIRED. NOTE: THIS PROCUREMENT IS 100% SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. All responsive and responsible sources amy submit a bid which will be considered by this agency. NOTE: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Buisness Enterprises: The Department of Transporation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Buisness 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 credti is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. NOTE: See notes 1, 23 and 26. (AC0115023-06) (0016)

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