Commander (VPL), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- DOCKSIDE SERVICES FOR USCGC SWEETGUM (WLB-309) SOL DTCG80-99-Q-3FC709 DUE 110298 POC Beverly Garner (757) 628-4663 This is a synopsis of a requirement for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR subpart 12.6, as supplemental with additional information included in the notice. A written solicitation will be issued upon request. This is a request for quotation (RFQ) number DTCG80-99-Q-3FC709. This solicitation document will incorporate provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. The standard industrial classification code is 3731 and the size standard is 1000 employees. The requirement is for the following: Contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, services, and competence to complete the following dockside services on the USCGC SWEETGUM (WLB-309): 1. Replace bridge wing doors. 2. Clean and inspect heat exchangers. 3. Clean and inspect reefer condensers. 4. Anchor windlass motor and brake assembly overhaul. 5. Clean and inspect fan assemblies and clean various ventilation ducting. 6. Replace galley side-by-side reefer and refrigerator. 7. Renew and test port chain stopper. 8. Modify topping lift bracket. 9. Provide temporary messing. 10. Provide temporary logistics. Place of Performance is USCG Base, South Broad Street, Mobile AL. Performance period is January 11 -- February 7, 1999. Specifications to be provided on request. A non-refundable charge of $100.00 required in the form of a certified check of money order payable to the U. S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall 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 November 2, 1998, 1200 to: Commander (VPL-3) MLCLANT, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102 Attn: Beverly Garner. For additional information on the above requirement phone (757) 628-4663 or Fax request for information to (757) 628-4677. "This notice is for informational purposes for 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 further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 10/08/98 (W-SN260611). (0281)

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