Commander (VPL), MLCPAC, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRYDOCK & REPAIR OF USCGC EDISTO (WPB 1313) SOL DTCG85-98-Q-625339 DUE 022498 POC CONTACT JANYCE DECANTO, CONTRACTING OFFICER at (510) 437-3773 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, na. The U.S. Coast Guard, MLCP in Alameda, CA, proposes to contract for Drydocking and Repair of USCGC EDISTO, a 110' patrol boat, homeported in San Diego, CA. All work will be performed during the period of 9 through 16 March 1998 at the contractor's facility. Items to be accomplished include; Drydocking and underwater body inspection, temporary services and Fin Stablizer replacement. A Request for Quotation will be issued OOA 13 Feb 1998. Only Small Businesses may submit quotes. For Women=Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, the Department of Transportation (DOT) Minroity, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprieses 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 further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, callthe OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** "SEE NOTE #1" (0027)

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