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

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS ON USCGC SHERMAN IN ALAMEDA, CA SOL DTCG85-00-B-625703 DUE 072000 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at (510) 437-3988/Fax (510) 437-3392 WEB: NA, NA. E-MAIL: NA, rbudde@D11.uscg.mil. The USCG MLCP in Alameda, CA., proposes to contract for Dockside Repair of USCGC SHERMAN, at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA. Work will start on 11 Sept and complete by 13 Oct 2000. Work items will include; Deck repairs, rebuild #3 fire pump foundation, install new lube oil purifier, engine room vent ducts cleaning, galley and pantry vent duct cleaning, laundry exhaust vent duct cleaning, a/c system overhaul, anchor windlass overhaul, crescent davit overhaul, flight deck preservation, laundry space renovation and temporaty services. On 16 June 2000, an Invitation For Bid (IFB) will be issued in accordance with the SBCDP. 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 avilable under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP)at the prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable finanacing. 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 05/26/00 (W-SN459366). (0147)

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