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43 -- PUMP, CENTRIFUGAL (1 ITEM) SOL DTCG40-98-Q-80080 DUE 041798 POC Point of Contact -- Robert Orofino, Purchasing Agent, (410) 762-6503, CWO W. Middleton, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6499, Telefax (410) 762-6008 43 -- 1) 4320-01-032-4611, Pump, Centrifugal, Paco P/N: 11-20951-4462x2, 12 each. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Warehouse Annex, Columbia Md. Delivery 30 days ARO. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THIS AGENCY. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source solicitation will be issued to Paco Pumps, Inc. 6838 Acco St. City of Commerce, Ca 90040, or their authorized distributor, under authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302(1) unless additional sources are located. All responsible and responsive sources are invited to express their interest and ability to provide the above described items, via fax in writing, no later than 24 March 1998. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by this agency. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further inofrmation, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Note 22. (AC0310018-04) (0069)

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