Commander (VPL), MLCPAC, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRYDOCK/REPAIR OF USCGC ACUSHNET (WMEC 167) SOL DTCG85-99-B-625M67 DUE 031899 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at (510) 437-3988 or fax (510) 437-3392 WEB: NA, NA. E-MAIL: MA, MA. The U.S. Coast Guard in Alameda, CA., proposes to contract for the drydock and repair of USCGC ACUSHNET (WMEC 167), a 213' cutter that is homeported in Ketchikan, AK. Work will start on 3 May and complete by 11 June 1999. Work items will include; Temporary Services, Drydocking, hull and deck plate renewal, potable water tank ladder renewal, underwater body inspection, propulsion generator removal and clean, high pressure gauge calibration, fire, bilge and dewatering system modification, mess deck reefer/freezer coaming drain installation, rudder and rudder stock inspection and maintenance, auxiliary day tank preservation, freeboard preservation, forward berthing mod and weather deck renewal. On 18 February 1999, an invitation for bid (IFB) will be issued in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. For Women-Owned and Disadvantage Business Enterprieses, The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small And Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterpriese 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 the OSDBU, call the OSBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquitition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292540). (0028)

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