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99 -- ELASTOMERIC FILM POC Robin Smalley (757) 628-4142, Purchasing Agent The U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic intends to negotiate with Avery Dennison Corp. on a Sole Source basis against Qualified Products List (QPL) 473, for Elastomeric Film H/A (Heat-Activated). Roll size 48" x 50 yds. #71062-Red H/A 23 rolls, #71064-Green H/A 44 rolls, #52053-White H/A 10 rolls, Roll size 36" x 50 yds. #71062-Red H/A 6 rolls, #71064-Green H/A 5 rolls, #52053-White H/A 11 rolls, #1601-Yellow H/A 1 roll, #52051-Black H/A 1 roll, Roll size 24" x 50 yds. #52053-White H/A 17 rolls. No substitutes will satisfy agency's requirements. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond via facsimile (757) 628-4134/35. Interested sources have up to 15 days after publication of this notice to respond. This procurement will be conducted utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13. "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The DOT has a bonding assistance program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds with a guarantee up to 80 percent against losses. The short-term loan program provides working capital at the prime interest rate. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (0077)

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