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

J -- REPAIRS TO 25-FOOT BOSTON WHALER BOATS SOL DTCG85-00-R-625008 DUE 102599 POC Linda Nanbu, 510-437-3390 The US Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Pacific proposes to contract for repairs to one 25-foot boat manufactured by Boston Whaler, with an option for repairs to a second boat. Significant structural, electrical and mechanical repairs required as a result of collision damage. All work to be performed at Contractor's facility. Contractor responsible for transporting both boats from their present location at San Pedro, CA to contractor's facility and return to San Pedro CA. Requests for the solicitation must be made in writing to the address above. Period of performance approx 1 Dec 1999 through 15 January 2000. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged 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. Maximum 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. See Note 1. Posted 09/14/99 (W-SN379981). (0257)

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