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R -- NAVAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES SOL DTCG40-98-R-40032 DUE 033198 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Janice Sprouse, 410/762-6453/Contract Specialist, David H. Monk, 410/762-6456/Contracting Officer The Coast Guard has a requirement for naval architect and engineering support services relating to the acquisition of new cutters, the maintenance and upgrade of existing cutters, management of vessel configuration and performance characteristics and engineering and design services. This requirement consists of taskings in the following areas: 1) Engineering and feasibility studies, and cost analyses, 2) Evaluation and analysis of preliminary construction design, 3) Engineering efforts to suport shipboard systems design, 4) Technical library and database file management, 5) Performance design and testing, 6) Integrated logistics support, procurement and material management support. This requirement is for concerns under SIC 8711, size standard $13.5 mil. The Coast Guard intends to award an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract. Preference will be given to contractors located within a two hour commute (one-way), bye either automobile or train of the ELC. To be considered, Contractors must demonstrate their ability to meet all the requirements stated in the solicitation. The period of performance is for an initial base year with four one-year options. Anticipated annual minimum is $25,000.00 with a ceiling for the base and all option years, if exercised of $10,000,000.00. FAR 52-217-8 "Option to Extend Services" is included. Services will be implemented through individual, firm-fixed price delivery orders. For a copy of the RFP, your request must be made in writing to the address above or faxed to (410) 762-6056; telephone requests will not be accepted. "For Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), of the 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 toprovide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (AC0206011-01) (0037)

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