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99 -- MARINE SURVEYING SEXTANT (1 ITEM) SOL DTCG40-99-Q-80008 DUE 113098 POC Point of Contact -- Robert Orofino, Purchasing Agent, (410) 762-6503, CWO W. Middleton, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6499, Telefax (410) 762-6008 66 -1) 6605-01-045-5402. Marine Surveying Sextant 11 each. To be manufactured in accordance with US Coast Guard Specificationn No. P-421-0263. Delivery shall be F.O.B. Destination, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Warehousee Annex, Columbia, MD 21046-2102. All responsible sourcess may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall be considered by this agency. All responsible and responsive sources are invited to express their interest and ability to provide the above-described item, via fax, in writing, no later than 3 November 1998. All necessary specifications will be supplied with request for quotation. 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 and 26. (AC1019032-02) Posted 10/19/98 (I-SN263362). (0292)

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