Contracting Officer, USCG CEU, 1240 E. Ninth St., Rm. 2179, Attn: Faye Arnold, Cleveland, OH 44199-2060

40 -- SHACKLES. SOL DTCG83-95-B-3AN137. DUE 090595. POC Faye Arnold, 216-522-3955/Ext. 276. Fabricate and deliver 20,000 5/8'' diameter, grade A round pin, anchor shackles which meet Federal Specification RR-C-271D except: (1) Provide pins in accordance with a provided drawing, fitted with zinc plated spring wire haircotter (2) Shackles and pins will be ``self colored'' (3) Shackles to be shipped in metal containers with a maximum weight of 60 lbs. per container which will be attached to a sturdy, good quality pallet with maximum weight of 1500 lbs. each. Shackles to be shipped to two locations within 60 days after notice to proceed. The small business size standard for this contract is 3429 with an average size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with estimated range between 25K and 100K. Written requests will be honored until supply is exhausted. No telephone requests will be accepted. Facsimile requests will be accepted at (216) 522-7107. Responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. Anticipated bid opening is on or about Sep 05 1995. A procurement information line is available to check all procurements currently out for bids. You may call (216) 522-3955, ext. 745 to obtain project description, solicitation number, contract specialist and bid opening date. (194)

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