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20 -- GRAPNEL MARINE (1 ITEM) SOL DTCG40-99-Q-80004 DUE 103098 POC Point of Contact -- Robert Orofino, Purchasing Agent, (410) 762-6503, CWO W. Middleton, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6499, Telefax (410) 762-6008 1) 2040-00-278-9970 Grapnel, Marine 14 EA. Four prong, steel, 450 pounds with tripping line eye and without shackle. Made in accordance with MIL-G-613C amendment 1 dated 12/6/63 except as follows. In paragraph 3.1.1, the grapnel shall be made of cast steel conforming to either ASTM A27 grade 70-36 or better OR to ASTM A 148. The eye for the tripping line shall be of forged steel conforming to MIL-S-22698C(SH) type A or B welded to the base of the shank. Units shall be heat treated after welding. A shackle is not required. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Warehouse Annex, Columbia Md. All responsible and responsive sources are invited to express their interest and ABILITY to provide the above-described items, via fax in writing, no later than 13 October 1998. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a quote, which will be considered by this agency. ATTENTION: 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 is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Notes 1 & 26. (AC1006008-05) Posted 10/07/98 (I-SN260274). (0280)

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