Commanding Officer, USCG Civil Engineering Unit Miami, 15608 SW 117th Ave., Miami, FL 33177-1630

55 -- MARINE WOOD PILES AND RANGE KITS FOR DELIVERY TO VARIOUS COAST GUARD UNITS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SOL DTCG82-99-Q-3WCA14 DUE 042999 POC Berta C. Gomez, Contracting Officer, at (305) 278-6722; FAX (305) 278-6704 This office proposes to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type Simplified Acquisition (Supplies) pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Subpart 13.5 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items, utilizing FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures. This solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The Standard Industrial Classification is 2491 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The acquisition shall be for a base period of one year and a one-year option period. The work covered in the specifications consists of providing labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary to procure and deliver wood marine piles and wood range kits to various Coast Guard Units located in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. The specified pile lengths are 30, 40, 50, and 60 feet; the range kits are 10, 12, 14, and 16 square feet. When the Government requires a quantity of less than 10 piles or one range kit, the Government will not be obligated to purchase, nor will the contractor be obligated to furnish these items under the contract. The delivery time is 21 calendar days from the acceptance date of the delivery order. The Government guarantees a minimum amount of $10,000.00 per year. The total amount of the contract shall not exceed $1.5 million per year. Individual delivery orders cannot exceed $300,000.00. All offerors must hold their prices firm for 60 calendar days from the due date specified for receipt of proposals. This acquisition is unrestricted and open to both small and large businesses. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. Requests must be submitted in writing and can be faxed to (305) 278-6704. Any correspondence concerning this acquisition shall reference RFQ No. DTCG82-99-Q-3WCA14. ATTN: 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 $500,000.00 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 03/09/99 (W-SN306476). (0068)

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