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J -- CLEANING OF THE SEWAGE COLLECTION SYSTEM ON BOARD USCGC CHASE SOL DTCG85-00-Q-625005 DUE 092899 POC Zenaida Bordalo -- Purchasing Agent at (510) 437-3394 E-MAIL: Zenaida Bordalo, Coast Guard Naval Engineering, Purchasing, zbordalo@d11.uscg.mil. The US Coast Guard in Alameda, CA, proposes to contract for services to clean the sewage collection system on board the USCGC Chase at the Naval Station San Diego, CA. All waste will be disposed of by contractor in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Cleaning project does not include vacuum or holding tanks. This acquisition is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered. Contact Zeny Bordalo at (510) 437-3394 Fax (510) 437-3392 for a copy of the request for quote. Facsimile quotes will be accepted at Fax No. (510) 437-3392 and must reference the solicitation number. Far 52.232-18 Availability of Funds applies to this solicitation. 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 enterprises to acquire short-tem 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 $500,000.00. For further information and appliable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning this acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN379959). (0257)

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