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J -- INSPECT AND PAINT CRANE BOOMS ONBOARD USCGC ANVIL SOL DTCG80-99-P-3FA5B8 DUE 052099 POC SK1 Michael Mooring (757) 628-4641 Notice of intent to award contract DTCG80-99-P-3FA5B8 on a sole source basis to American Aero Cranes under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The requirement is for disassmbly, inspection, reassembly and painting two (02) CG300 crane booms. The performance period will be April 21, 1999 through May 05, 1999. The standard industrial classification code is 3531 and the size standard is 750 employees. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the request or submit a quote. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However all quotes received after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the government not to compete with the proposed contract upon responses to this notice is solely with the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the propose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No telephone requests will be accepted. Award dateis April 20, 1998. For additional information on the above requirement contact SK1 Mooring at (757) 628-4641 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 04/14/99 (W-SN320163). (0104)

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