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

J -- DRYDOCK/REPAIR OF USCGC EDISTO (WPB 1313) SOL DTCG85-00-B-625219 DUE 011300 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, MCLP located in Alameda, CA proposes to contract for the Drydock and Repair of USCGC EDISTO, a 110' patrol boat that is moored in San Diego, CA. Work will start on 20 Mar and complete 12 May 2000. Work will include; Drydock/Hauling, hull crack repair, ut measurement of hull plate thickness, underwater body inspection/preservation, sewage/grey water tank clean & inspect, fuel oil tank clean, fathometer transducer renewal, sea valve overhaul, duplex strainer refurbishment, anchor hawse pipe renewal, anchor windlass overhaul, main shaft strut bolt renewal, bilge preservation, chain locker preservation, forepeak compartment preservation, mast preservation, engineroom insulation renewal and temporary services. On 13 Dec 1999, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued, in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. 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 or 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 concering the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For inforamtion concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** Posted 11/23/99 (W-SN403258). (0327)

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