Commander (VPL), MLCPAC, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- OVERHAULING THE SINGLE POINT & CRESCENT DAVITS FOR THE CGC CHASE SOL DTCG85-00-Q-625006 DUE 092999 POC Dianne H. Jackson, Contracting Officer, (510) 437-3809, Fax (510) 437-3392 E-MAIL: Dianne H. Jackson, Contracting Officer, U.S. Coast, djackson@d11.uscg.mil. The United States Coast Guard Maintenance and Logistic Command, Pacific intends to contract for the overhauling of the single point and crescent davits on board the CGC CHASE (WHEC 718)at their home moorage San Pedro, CA. The period of performance begins 12 Oct 1999 and ends 22 Oct 1999. The solicitation will be issued 08 September 1999. For Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, The Department of Transportation (DOT), Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) 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 Programs (STLP), call OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning this project contact the Contracting Officer who is listed in block 11. Number Note 1. Posted 08/24/99 (W-SN371931). (0236)

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