Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, Propulsion Systems Contracting Branch (Code 046/46), 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

20 -- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT SOL DTCG40-97-Q-20001 DUE 111596 POC Contact Kelly Carney, Contract Specialist, (410) 636-7745; Kathy Fields, Contracting Officer, (410) 636-4299 NSN 3940-01-354-3813, Tackle Blocks, Crosby Group/McKissick Division P/N 8000979, Drawing Number 871010E, Model 623-S, quantity thirteen (13) each, used on the 180' WLB Buoy Tender Boom Systems. Blocks shall have triple 18'' diameter sheaves, heavy oval pattern, 45 ton capacity (90,000 lbs.), maximum tackle diameter .875'' wire rope, galvanized finish. All responsible sources have been given the opportunity to submit information describing their capabilities in supplying the above item in Issue No. PSA-1689 dated September 27, 1996. The Government intends to solicit only the Crosby Group, McKissick Division, or their authorized distributors, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Delivery to be approximately 90 calendar days after date of contract award. Delivery to be F.O.B. Destination to Receiving Room, Bldg. #86, Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 22. 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 applicable forms concerning the STLP, contact the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition contact the contracting officials listed above (0290)

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