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J -- USCGC POLAR SEA (WAGB 11) DRYDOCK AND REPAIRS SOL DTCG-85-99-R-625M88 DUE 100699 POC Sharon D. Hunter, Contracting Officer, 510-437-3996 E-MAIL: Sharon D. Hunter, Coast Guard Naval Engineering, Contracting, shunter@d11.uscgc.mil. The Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific, Naval Engineering Division intends to contract for drydock repair services for the USCGC POLAR SEA (WAGB 11). The work items include but are not limited to: Rack Installation -- CSMP 97059, Sewage Tank Cleaning and Inspection, Potable Water Tank Cleaning and Inspection, Renew 3A and 3B Main Diesel Engine Mounts, ReductionGear Maintenance and Inspection, Stern Tube Oak Rub Rail Renewal, Propulsion Shafting and Propeller Removal and Reinstallation, Shaft Seal Inspection, Bearing Inspection, and CPP Inspection, Main Gas Turbine Lube Oil Filter Replacement, Electric Motor Overhaul, Electric Meter Calibration, MSB Davit Wiring Renewal, Mast Stay Renewal, Fathometer Transducer Replacement, Vent Duct Cleaning, Vent Fan Overhaul -- CSMPS 92068, 92069, 92119, Sea Valve and Sea Strainer Overhaul, Firemain Valve Inspection and Overhaul, Rudder Stock Inspection and Maintenance and Anchor Windlass Overhaul. This solicitation is pursuant to the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Soliciation will be issued on or about 7 September 1999 with a proposal closing date of 7 October 1999. This is a twelve-week availability. The start date of the work is 10 January 2000. This procurement is set-aside for the Pacific North West. For Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business 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 concerning the STLP call the OSDBU at 1-800-532-1169. For further information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting Officer listed above. Posted 08/04/99 (W-SN363484). (0216)

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