Commander (VPL), USCG MLC (Pacific), Naval Engineering Division, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRYDOCK/REPAIR OF USCGC MUNRO (WHEC 724) SOL DTCG85-99-B-625M64 DUE 031299 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at (510) 437-3988 or Fax (510) 437-3392 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, na. The U.S. Coast Guard in Alameda, CA., proposes to contract for Drydock and Repair of USCGC MUNRO, a 378' cutter that is homeported in Alameda, CA. Work will start on 3 May and complete by 25 June 1999, at the contractor's facility. Work will include; Underwater body inspection, fuel oil tank clean, deck plate renewal, watertight door expansion joint renewal, main gas turbine lube oil cooler installation, propulsion shaft mechanical seal renewal, controllable pitch propeller system maintenance, valve renewal, firemain-asw-cross connect relief valve discharge modification, bow propulsion unit hydraulic accumulators inspect, rudder and rudder stock inspection, ground tackle preservation, forepeak tank preservation, freeboard preservation, temporary services and drydock. On 12 February 1999, an Invitation For Bid (IFB) will be issued, in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. For Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at the prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of 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 01/22/99 (W-SN290321). (0022)

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