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

J -- FABRICATE, PRESERVE, AND CRATE STEERING RUDDER BLADE SOL DTCG80-99-Q-3FC8A0 DUE 090399 POC SK1 D. E. Whiteside (757) 628-4662 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-3FC8A0. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-11 The standard industrial classification code is 3441 and the size standard is 500 employees. The requirement is for the following: Contractor to fabricate, preserve(RED PRIMER) and crate steering rudder blade, rudder stock, and body bond bolts and nuts (SET) for USCG Mat St.louis, Drawing to be provided on request. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the 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 September 3, 1999,1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: SK1 D.E. Whiteside. For additional information on the above requirement phone (757) 628-4662 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 08/19/99 (W-SN370050). (0231)

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