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

J -- DRYDOCK, INSPECT & REPAIR CGC BARRACUDA (WPB87301) SOL DTCG85-99-R-625056 DUE 010599 POC Virginia Obershaw 510/437-2985 The US Coast Guard, MLCP in Alameda, CA, proposes to contract for the Drydock and Repair of USCGC Barracuda(WPB87301) an 87' Patrol Boat, homeported in Eureka, CA. All work will be performed at the Contractor's facility during the period of 29 Mar 99 through 09 April 99 at the Contractor's facility. Major work items include; GANTT (Bar) Production Chart, Temporary Services, Drydocking, Ultrasonic Measurement of Hull Plating Thickness, Underwater Body Inspection, Fuel Oil Tank and Inspect. Sewage/Grey Water Tank Clean & Inspect, Electric Meter Calibration, Cleaning and Calibration of Pressure, Thermometers, Pyrometers, Underwater Body Preservation (Partial), and Weather Deck Non-Skid Renewal. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued on November 19, 1998, in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. For Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, The Department of Transportation (DOT) Minority, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at the prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms information concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800)532-1169. For further information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 10/21/98 (W-SN264108). (0294)

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