Commanding Officer, Simplified Acquisition (Code 048); Procurement Branch USCG Engineering Logistic Center, 2401 Hawkins Point Road; Mail Stop 26, Baltimore, MD 21226

20 -- LIFERAFT SOL DTCG40-97Q9254 DUE 062897 POC Patricia Johnson, Purchasing Agent, (410) 762-6943, CWO Middleton, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6499, FAX (410) 762-6008. Basic Inflatable Liferafts. B.F. Goodrich Part no. UNK SCCR DL or Equal. (6) persons, Complete with survival equipment (Solas B Pack) Quantity 12 each in accordance with the following Milstnd Milr-21607E, also meet the requirements of 46CFR 160.051. U.S. Coast Guard approved. Limiting dimension 38" lg x 25" wide x 15" hgt, estimated delivery date (30) days after the issuance of the purchase order. Responses are due to be received in the Contracting Office by 6/28/97. Delivery shall be F.O.B Destination to Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center; Receiving Rm. Bldg. 86, 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226-5000. The solicitation will include a requirement to submit technical information adequate to ensure the items being offered are equal to the manufacturer's brand requested. When calling be prepared to state your name, address, and the solicitation number. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. 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 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, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting Officials listed above. (0155)

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