Commandant(G-ACS-2A/MG), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

54 -- PURCHASE OF PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES - TRAILERS TO HOUSE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT FOR THE DIGITAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM POC Contact: ENS Maggie Graves, Ph: (202) 267-1758/Contracting Officer: Brenda M. Peterson, Ph: (202) 267-2525 The U.S. Coast Guard has a requirement to purchase three trailers/mobile offices to house the Digital Global Positioning System (DGPS) and ancillary sensitive electronic equipment at the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The first trailer shall be 28 feet by 60 feet and include the following special modifications: two 200 amp electric panels, one double exterior steel door, double 5/8'' sub-flooring, six J box stubs in the floor, one-half bath (toilet and sink), 98 LF partitions, mini-blinds, double interior door, and plenum walls. The second trailer shall be 28 feet by 60 feet and include the following special modifications: 168 LF partitions, double steel exterior door, double 5/8'' sub-floor, 2'' conduit in floor, 1'' conduit in floor, 28 LF plenum walls and a pass-through interior window. The third trailer shall be 12 feet by 56 feet and include no special modifications. All interested parties must submit a Capabilities Statement that sufficiently describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience relevant to fulfilling the above requirement. This notice is not a solicitation nor is a formal Request For Proposal available. In the absence of responses from firms which believe they have the capability to perform this requirement, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to negotiate with American Trailer Sales Comapany, Damascus, Maryland, for the work described pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(B)(1). -- No other notice will be published until award is made. All correspondence should include reference number CG - TNJ304 and be addressed to: Commandant (G-ACS-2A/MG), 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001 -- Note 22 applies. The DOT has a short term bonding program which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds, up to 80 percent of the bond amount and a short term loan program to provide working capital at the prime interest rate. In addition, through the Historically Black Colleges and University Program, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852. (0090)

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