Commander (VPL), MLCPAC, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- DRYDOCKING & REPAIR OF USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10) SOL DTCG85-98-B-625M51 DUE 092098 POC DAskelson@D11.USCG.MIL; Contracting Officer -- Tele 510-437-3624; fax 3392 WEB: URL:http://cbdnet.gpo.gov/accept.template, http://cbdnet.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: DAskelson@D11.uscg.Mil; D. Lee Asklelson, Contracting, DAskelson@D11.uscg.mil. The Maintenance and Logistics Command, Pacific located at Alameda, CA., proposes to contract for Drydocking and Vessel Repair of USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB-10), a icebreaker (LOA-399 ft) homeported at Seattle, WA. All work will be accomplished at a contractor's facility during the period of 4 Jan 99 through 26 March 1999 (81 days). Some of the major work items are: drydocking, sewage retention tank repair, potable water tank cleaning & inspection, deck plating renewal, renew 3A & 3B main diesel engine mounts, stern tube oak rub rail renewal, propulsion shafting & propeller removal, electric meter calibration, main mast preservation, hangar deck renewal, underwater body preservation. In accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program, an Invitation for Bid will be issued on or about 28 Sept 98. All request for IFB packages are due on 20 Sept 98. The bidders list will be prepared on 21 Sept 98. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantgage Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transporation related contracts. Maximun line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting officer, Lee Askelson at fax msg number (510) 437-3392 or call at (510) 437-3624; or e-mail DAskelson@D11.USCG.MIL. Posted 08/27/98 (W-SN242697). (0239)

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