Commander (VPL), USCG MLC (Pacific), Naval Engineering Division, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-7, Alameda, CA 94501-5100

J -- REMOVE/REPLACE SHIP SERVICE BOILER ON CGC JARVIS IN HONOLULU, HI SOL DTCG85-99-B-625M70 DUE 041699 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at 9510) 437-3988 or Fax: 9510) 437-3392 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: na, na. The U.S. Coast Guard MLCP proposes to contract for the removal and replacement of the NR1 ship service boiler on USCGC JARVIS, a 378' cutter moored at Sand Island, Honolulu, HI. Work will be accomplished on the cutter at it's moorage during the period of 24 May through 4 June 1999. OOA 16 March a solicitation will be issued to all prospective bidders. This procurement will be issued as a total small business set-aside. For Wome-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 accoutns receivable financing. The maximum line of 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 02/23/99 (W-SN301580). (0054)

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