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

J -- INSTALLATION OF REVERSE OSMOSIS DESALINIZATION UNIT ON CGC POLAR STAR SOL DTCG85-99-Q-625601 DUE 072399 POC Zeny Bordalo -- Purchasing Agent at (510) 437-3394 or Fax (510) 437-3392 WEB: NA, NA. E-MAIL: NA, NA. The US Coast Guard in Alameda, CA, proposes to contract for the Installation of a Reverse Osmosis Delsalinization Unit on the USCGC POLAR STAR in Seattle, WA., during the period of 16-27 August 1999. On 19 July 1999, a Request for Quote will be issued as a total small business set-aside. 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 enterprieses 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 appliable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** Posted 07/01/99 (W-SN349326). (0182)

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