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55 -- WOOD PILES. SOL DTCG83-98-Q-3WF229 POC Audrey L. Overholt, (216) 902-6217. Wood Piles, conforming to ASTM D25-91, round timber piles, 55 feet in length, pile tolerance shall be plus or minus 6 inches; minimum diameter of 13 inches (41" circumference) at 3' from the butt end. Provide 110 piles each. All piles shall be delivered to the USCG/MSO/Group Philadelphia, PA. The SIC code for this acquisition is 2491 with an average size standard of 500 employees. This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns only. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. Telephone requests are not accepted. Only written requests received directly from the requestor will be accepted. Please telefax you request to (216) 902-6277 or 6278; Attn: Audrey Overholt. The performance period is 60 days after notice to proceed. For a listing of all available procurements which are currently on the street and open for bidding, a Procurement Information Line has been established. Please call (216) 902-6222 and a description of the project, solicitation number, contract specialist, opening/closing date will be provided. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises 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 information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. (0090)

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