Commander (VPL), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

20 -- FUEL OIL PURIFIERS SOL DTCG80-99-Q-3FA027 DUE 110998 POC SK1 Valeri Dedeaux (757)628-4662 This is a synopsis of a requirement for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemental with additional information included in the notice. A written solicitation will be issued upon request. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-99-Q-3FA027. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-08. The standard industrial classification code is 5084 and the size standard is 100 employees. The requirement is for the following: Contractor to provide quotes to replace the current Fuel Oil Purifiers aboard the Coast Guard 210' WMEC cutters. System requires ability to purify diesel grade fuels, removing water and sediment. Quotes to be evaluated based on Life cycle cost, and purification capabilities. Specifications to be provided on request. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose 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. Offers are due on November 9, 1998, 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Valeri Dedeaux. For additional information on the above requirement phone (757) 628-4662 or Fax request for information to (757) 628-4677. "This notice is for informational purposes for 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 Posted 10/23/98 (W-SN264926). (0296)

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