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

J -- PRESERVE FLIGHT DECK SOL DTCG80-99-Q-3FA842 DUE 051599 POC SK1 Michael Mooring, Purchasing Agent (757) 628-4641 This is a synopsis of a requirement for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemental with additional information included in the notice. A written solicitation will be issued upon request. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-99-Q-3FA842. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-10. The standard industrial classification code is 3731 and the size standard is 1000 employees. The requirement is for the following: Contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, parts, services, and competence to complete the following dockside repairs on the USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC-907): 1. Preserve Flight Deck, including Port and Starboard Boat Decks and Talon Grid Cover. All work shall be performed at Boston, MA. Performance period: June 23 July 03, 1999. Specifications to be provided on request. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation tothe 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 proposed contract listed here will be awarded as part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Offers are due on May 15, 1999, 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Michael Mooring. For additional information on the above requirement phone (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 04/30/99 (W-SN326255). (0120)

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