Commander (FCP), USCG MLC (Pacific), Finance Division, Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- REFURBISH, PAINT AND AIR-TEST, AIDS TO NAVIGATION (ATON) BUOYS SOL DTCG89-98-Q-6PB141 DUE 072498 POC Ms Terry Craft (510) 437-3004, Fax (510) 437-3014 E-MAIL: Please click here to contact Purchasing Agent via, tcraft@d11.uscg.mil. The U.S. Coast Guard will be issuing a solicitation to refurbish, paint, and air test, Aids to Navigation (AtoN) buoys in the Southern California area. Performance shall be in accordance with the standards contained in the Statement of Work and applicable purchase order clauses contained in the solicitation. This solicitation is unrestricted under SIC Code is 7699. The contract type will be Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). The successful offeror will be responsible for all transportation costs to and from the required point of delivery, which is San Pedro, California. The period of performance will be from date of contract award through 30 September 1999. The solicitation will be issued on or about 10 July 1998 and shall close on or about 24 July 1998. All interested parties shall request a copy of the solicitation from the POC listed above via e-mail, FAX, or written request. NO VERBAL REQUESTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. The following notice is for informational purposes: 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 of $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information and application forms concerning STLP, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 06/24/98 (0175)

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