Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

20 -- RUDDER STOCK,STEERING BLADES, AND FLANKING BLADES FOR USCG NESU ST LOUIS SOL DTCG80-98-Q-3FA613 DUE 061598 POC Contact Ms. Beverly Garner, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4663 This is a synopsis of a requirement for commercial parts prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. A written solicitation will be issued upon request. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-98-Q-3FA613. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The standard industrial classification code is 3441 and the size standard is 500 employees. The requirement is for the following: Contractor to fabricate, preserve with coal tar, crate, and ship to: COMMANDER, USCG NESU ST LOUIS, USCMP BLDG S-133, GRANITE CITY, IL 62040 the following: 1) 2 each Steering Rudder Stock, Rudder Blade, Body Bound Bolts & Nuts (set), IAW USCG Dwg 75C-WAGL-2200-24, 2) 2 each Flanking Rudder Stock, Flanking Blade, Body Bound Bolts and Nuts (set) IAW USCG Dwg 75C-WAGL-2200-24, 3) 2 each Rudder Stock Steering Blade, Body Bound Bolts and Nuts (set) IAWUSCG Dwg 75E-WLR-2200-3, Rev. #4, 4)Flanking Rudder Stock, Flanking Blade, Body Bound Bolts and Nuts (set) IAW USCG dwg 75E-WLR-2200-2 Rev. #5, 5) Flanking Rudder Stock, Flanking Blade, Body Bound Bolts and Nuts (set) IAW USCG Dwg 75-WLR-F-562-005, Rev. #6, 6) Steering Rudder Stock, Steering Blade, Body Bound Bolts and Nuts (set) IAW 75-WLR-F-562-003 Rev. #4. ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE DELIVERED ON OR BEFORE August 1, 1998. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offer: Price, Required Delivery Date. The following FAR Clauses will apply to this solicitation: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due on June 15, 1998, 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Beverly Garner. Quotes may be faxed to (757) 628-4677.For a copy of the specification or additional information on the above requirement phone (757) 628-4663 or Fax request for information to (757) 628-4677. There will be a non-refundable charge of $50.00 required in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line or credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above." (0153)

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