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

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS ON USCGC IRONWOOD IN KODIAK, AK SOL DTCG85-00-B-625106 DUE 120799 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at (510) 437-3988 or fax (510) 437-3392 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, rbudde@D11.uscg.mil. The USCG MLCP located in Alameda, CA., proposes to contract for Dockside Repairs on USCGC IRONWOOD, a 180' buoy tender located in Kodiak, AK. All work will be performed during the period of 24 Jan through 3 Mar 2000, at the cutter's moorage, Kodiak, AK. Work items include; ventilation duct cleaning, hydraulic cargo hoisting gear overhaul, cargo hoisting padeye testing, warping capstan overhaul, buoy deck preservation, guad davit overhaul and temporary services. An Invitation For Bid (IFB) will be issued on 5 November 1999, in accordance with The Competitive Demontration Program (unrestricted). 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-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 applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** Posted 10/13/99 (W-SN391182). (0286)

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