Commander (VPL), USCG MLC (Pacific), Naval Engineering Division, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIR OF USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND IN GUAM SOL DTCG85-98-Q-625547 DUE 050698 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer (510 437-3988 Fax: (510) 437-3392 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, na. The US Coast Guard, MLC Pacific, proposes to Drydock and Repair the USCGC GALVESTON ISLAND, a 110' Patrol Boat, homeported in Marianas, Guam. Cutter will be drydock/hauled during the period of 11 May through 29 May, in Guam. Work will include; Temporary Services, Drydock/Haulout, Pressure Wash of hull, Port and Starboard shaft and bearing renewal and alignment check. Request for Quotation will be issued on 4 May 1998 with quotes due on 6 May 1998. For Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantage Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantage enterprises 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 interesst rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms information concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.****SEE NOTE #1" (0106)

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