U. S. Coast Guard, MLC LANT (F), 300 East Main St., Suite 950 Norfolk, VA 23510-9112

61 -- CABLE AND PULL ROPE POC Robin Smalley (757) 628-4142, Purchasing Agent -- SOURCES SOUGHT The U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistics Command-Atlantic is seeking sources who can provide PE39 cable,CAT 5 Plenum cable and PVC Interduct, Orange, Pull Rope. This procurement is 100% small business set-aside and conducted utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 and policies in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items. All responsible sources may identify their interest and capabilities to respond via telephone (757) 628-4142. Interested sources have up to 15 days after publication of this notice to respond. "This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The DOT has a bonding assistance program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds with a guarantee up to 80 percent against losses. The short-term loan program provides working capital at the prime interest rate. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. See numbered Note 1. Posted 06/16/99 (W-SN343503). (0167)

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