Commanding Officer (Code 047), Procurement Branch, USCG Engineering Logistics Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd., Baltimore, MD 21226-5000

J -- REQUIREMENT TYPE CONTRACT FOR REPAIR OF THE 948-01 EPIRB FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITH OPTIONS FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS SOL DTCG40-97-B-70012 DUE 050797 POC Catherine Baskin, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6483; James McGuirk, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6486. Change bid opening date to read May 7, 1997. (1) 5820-01-314-8657, 948-01 Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Litton PN 94810000-01, quantity 75 each. (2) Replacement of batteries that are within 18 months of expiration. Repair of the 948-01 EPIRB for which engineering drawings, specifications and schematics are not available. FOB: USCG Engineering Logistics Center, Columbia, MD. Delivery 30-45 days ARO. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a bid which will be considered by this agency. Note: 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 lineof credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Please fax bid request to (410) 762-6008. (0031)

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