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Z -- GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SOL DTCG24-00-Q-1EA077 DUE 042700 POC J.McKenzie, Contracting Officer Tel: 617-223-3159; Fax: 617-223-3145 U.S.Coast Guard Integrated Support Command seeks to establish a grounds maintenance contract for USCG Group/MSO Long Island Sound, New Haven CT 06512 for the period 1 May 2000-30 Sep 2000, with 3 option years. Numbered Note 1 under SIC 8744/$20.0. All responsible S/B sources may submit a request for specifications using RFQ DTCG24-00-Q-1EA077. Anticipated award date is: 28 April 2000. Tel: 617-223-3159; Fax: 617-223-3145. This notice is for informational purposes to minority, women-owned and disadvantagd business enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and DIsadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to obtain short-term working capital assistance for Department of Transportation contracts. Loans are available under the DOT SHort Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable funding. For further information on STLP and applicable forms concerning STLP, call the OSDBU at 800-532-1169. Posted 04/13/00 (W-SN444877). (0104)

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