Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- OVERHAUL FOUR DETROIT DIESEL 6V-71 ENGINES SOL DTCG80-98-Q-3HB328 DUE 061598 POC Contact SK1 S. Benjamin, Purchasing Agent (757) 628-4660 This is a synopsis of a requirement for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in the notice. A written solicitation will be issued upon request. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-98-Q-3HB328. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-04. The standard industrial classification code is 7699 and the size standard is $5.0 employees. The requirement is for the following: Provide all labor, material, and services to overhaul four (4) Detroit Diesel 6V-71 engine. Engines to be picked up no later then 1 Aug 98, and returned by 30 Aug 98. Specifications to be provided on request. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factorsshall be used to evaluate offer: Price, Required Delivery Date. The proposed contract listed here will be awarded as part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Offers are due on June 15, 1998, 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Steven Benjamin. For additional information on the above requirement phone (757) 628-4660 or Fax request for information to (757) 628-4677. "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 or credit is $500,000. For furtherinformation and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above." (0141)

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