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

J -- DECK PLATE RENEWAL ON USCGC MIDGETT IN SEATTLE, WA SOL DTCG85-00-Q-625372 DUE 021000 POC Rebecca Budde, Contracting Officer at (510) 437-3988 or Fax: (510) 437-3392 WEB: na, na. E-MAIL: NA, rbudde@D11.uscg.mil. The US Coast Guard, MLCP in Alameda, CA, proposes to contract for Deck Repair work on USCGC MIDGETT, during the period of 14 Feb through 10 Mar 2000. The work will be performed at cutter's moorage, Pier 36 in Seattle, WA. The intent of the work is to renew sections of the deck plating on the 02 weather deck. A request for quotation (RFQ) will be issued on 7 February 2000. 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 concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.**** Posted 01/21/00 (W-SN417514). (0021)

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