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

J -- DOCKSIDE & REPAIRS OF USCGC BUTTONWOOD (WLB 306) SOL DTCG85-00-B-625237 DUE 012000 POC Janyce DeCanto, Contracting Officer 510-437-3773 FAX 510-437-3392 Maintenance and Logistic Command, Pacific proposes to contract the dockside and repairs of USCGC BASSWOOD (WLB 306), a 180' buoy tender, homeported in San Francisco, California. All work shall be performed at the Coast Guard Island Pier side, located on Coast Guard Island, Alameda, CA., during the period of 27 March 2000 and complete 05 May 2000. Work items to include; sewage/gray water tanks(s) clean and inspect, fuel oil tank clean and inspect, main motor steam clean, main motor air cooler inspection/hydro, propulsion shaft thrust bearing, stern seal, and pedestal bearing overhaul at dockside, heat exchanger overhaul, steering gear motor overhaul, electric meter calibration, mast rigging renewal, magazine alarm system installation, cleaning and calibration of pressure, temperature, and tachometer gauges, pressure relief valve inspection and test, deck locker ventilation installation, ventilation duct cleaning, vent fans overhaul, hydraulic cargo hoisting gear overhaul and test, level 2, cargo hoisting padeye testing, lengthening the outboard swivel shots, mooring bit inspection, allied D5000CT single point davit overhaul, annual inspection of life raft/hydrostatic release, potable water tank partial preservation and striker plate renewal, buoy deck preservation, electrical matting renewal, polymeric deck covering resealing, temporary services. Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on or about 12/21/99. The solicitation is issued in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. All responsive sources may submit a offer, which will be considered by this agency. For Women-Owned and Disadvantage 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 concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. Posted 12/07/99 (W-SN406614). (0341)

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