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

40 -- LARGE BUOY CHAIN & BRIDLES, FOR MOORING OF U.S. COAST GUARD BUOYS SOL DTCG40-97-70029 DUE 061297 POC Catherine Baskin, Contract Specialist, (410) 762-6483; James McGuirk, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6486. Sizes 1" and larger consisting of base quantities and estimated option quantities in the following lengths and quantities: base quantities: 1. Chain 1", 318 shots. 2. chain 1-1/8", 73 shots. 3. chain 1-1/4", 396 shots. 4. chain 1-1/2", 399 shots. 5. 1" x 12' bridle, 117 ea. 6. 1-1/4" x 15' bridle, 265 ea. 7. 1-1/2" x 18' bridle, 17 ea. 8. 1-1/2" x 26' bridle, 36 ea. estimated optional quantities: 9. chain 1", 210 shots. 10. chain 1-1/4", 230 shots. 11. chain 1-1/2", 195 shots. 12. 1" x 12' bridle, 65 ea. 13. 1-1/4" x 15' bridle, 140 ea. 14. 1-1/2" x 26' bridle, 15 ea. per Chapter 5 of 14 U.S.C., as amended the Coast Guard may not buy chain (1) that is not manufactured in the United States; or (2) substantially all of the components of which are not produced or manufactured in the United States. All to be manufactured in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard purchase description E/GICP-254G, dated February 1996 and related drawings which will be provided with the bid package. Delivery shall be F.O.B. to various U.S. Coast Guard Stations. Delivery time 120/240 days ARO. Bidders are encouraged to offer domestic end products. Note: See Note 26. 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 $500,000.00. 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. (0036)

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