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

20 -- CATERPILLAR ENGINE 3304 SOL DTCG80-99-Q-3FA783 DUE 021299 POC SK1 Valeri Dedeaux (757)628-4662 This is a combined synopsis /solicitation for commercial parts prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemental with additional information included in the notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-99-Q-3FA783. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. The standard industrial classification code is 5551 and the size standard is $5.0 employees. The requirement is for the following: Four (4) Each Caterpillar Engine 3304 DIT Marine AUX Engine Keel Cooling PA 5655 with the following optional items: PA 2116 PSG GOV. (notinstalled), PL3301 Elbow, 2W7846 Fex Fitting, 8N-6044 Elbow GP Exhaust, 7C-1075 Digital Tach, OP 9308 Lube Oil, PA2021 Electric S/Off, 7W 5342 Alarm Contacts, 5N 4972 Belt Guard, EGB2P Woodward Governor. (installed), VDO 310-511 Oil Temp Gage, and Engine Speed 1800 PRM. Price to include shipping cost to: Two (2) Each Commanding Officer USCGC Pamilco (WLIC-800), C/O USCG Base, 4640 Urquhart St., New Orleans, LA 70117 and Two (2) each Commanding Officer, USCGC Kennebec (WLIC-802), 4000 Coast Guard Blvd, Portmouth, VA 23703. Delivery date is 01 September 1999. 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. The following FAR Clauses will apply to this solicitation: 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due on February 12, 1999, 1200 noon eastern time 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 01/28/99 (W-SN292469). (0028)

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