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60 -- SEARCHLIGHTS FOR USE AS FIXED NAVIGATIONAL AIDS SOL DTCG83-99-Q-3WF354 POC Robert W. Kohler 216-621-6221 Provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation and supervision required to acquire seven (7) each 130,000,000 candela, xenon-arc type searchlights (optics) for use as fixed navigational aids. Each optic shall be manufactured by a known manufacturer of marine xenon-arc optics routinely engaged in the manufacturer and supply of the type optic specified for a minimum of five (5) years prior to the award of the supply contract. Each optic supplied shall be complete with igniter, power supply, optic head, mounting base, lamps and operational and maintenance guide for the Rappahannock ranges, USCG Group, Portsmouth,Va. The SIC Code assigned is 3812. Due date for quotes will be approximately 14 September 1999. NOTE: There is a non-refundable charge of $30.00 for this solicitation package. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order which is payable to the "U.S. Coast Guard." Do not send cash. Written requests will be accepted until the supply is exhausted. This office has a procurement information line which may be called for information on current bid openings, due dates for quotes, or amendments. The number is 216-902-6222. This project is unrestricted in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, any business, regardless of size, may submit a quote which will be considered. (Not a set-aside). ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned and Disadvantaged Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http//osdbuweb.dot.gov. Posted 08/04/99 (W-SN362751). (0216)

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