Commander (VPL), USCG MLC (Pacific), Naval Engineering Division, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRYDOCK/REPAIR OF USCGC HAMILTON IN SAN DIEGO, CA SOL DTCG85-99-B-625M76 DUE 062699 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at (510) 437-3988 or Fax: (510) 437-3392 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, rbudde@d11.uscg.mil. The US Coast Guard (MLCP) in Alameda, CA., proposes to contract for the Drydock and Repair of the USCGC HAMILTON (a 378' cutter)in the San Diego, CA area. Work will be accomplished during the period of 7 Sept through 22 Oct 1999 at a contractor's facility capable of drydocking the cutter. Work items will include the following: Drydocking, underwater body inspection/preservation, renew longitudinals under both line shaft bearings, water tight door expansion joint renewal, mgt lube oil cooler installation, propulsion shaft mechanical seal renewal, cpp system maintenance, ground tackle overhaul, sea valve and waster piece overhaul, bow propulsion unit inspect/test, sewage pipe renewal, forward and aft mast preservation. An Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on 26 May 1999, in accordance with Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. For Women-Owned and disadvantaged Business Enterprises, The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises 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 STLP, call the OSDBU AT (800) 532-1169. for information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** Posted 05/07/99 (W-SN329229). (0127)

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