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

J -- DRYDOCK/REPAIR USCGC BOUTWLL SOL DTCG85-00-B-625354 DUE 030900 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 US Coast Guard, MLCP, in Alameda, CA, proposes to contract for the Drydock and Repair of USCGC BOUTWELL, a 378' high endurance cutter, moored in Alameda, CA. Work will be performed at the contractor's drydock facility, during the period of 8 May through 23 June 2000. Items of work include; underwater body inspection, shaft stern seal renewal, cpp maintenance, mde cooler piping modification, ground tackle inspection, vent duct cleaning, sea valve waster piece overhaul, rudder inspection, bow prop unit maintenance, underwater body preservation, drydock and temporary services. In accordance with the SBCDP an Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on 9 Feb 2000. 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 furtherr 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 01/18/00 (W-SN416683). (0018)

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