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J -- CALIBRATION OF ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG89-95-B-65E126 due 082295. POC Bid Issuing Clerk at 501/437-3006/Ms. Jocelyn Brox-Chester, Contract Specialist, 510/437-5913. Provide calibration and repair of electronic test and measuring instruments for various Coast Guard Stations and Ships located in the State of Hawaii, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement and Technical Exhibits. The period of performance will be 1 October 1995 through 30 September 1996, with four one year options, if exercised. The Sic Code for this requirement is 7629. The solicitation will be issued on or about 20 July 1995, bid opening will be conducted on or about 22 August 1995. When calling be prepared to state the solicitation number. This procurement is not set-aside for small business. All responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered. This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has a program to assist minority, 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 prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and application forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (137)

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