The U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance & Logistics Command, Pacific (vpl) proposes to contract a dockside repairs of the USCGC HENRY BLAKE (WLM 563), 175' buoy tender cutter, home moorage in Everett, WA. Refer to the sources sought notice for HubZone Set-Aside under solicitation DTCG85-04-B-625429 issued on 03 Feb 2004. This procurement will be a HubZone set-aside. The solicitation will be issued on or about 16 March 2004. The performance period starting 03 August 2004 and ends 24 September 2004. The work items include but not limited to: Chain locker clean and inspect, Hull plating, underwater body inspect, Tanks (potable water) clean and inspect, Renew QAWTD 1-15-1, Crankcase breather replacement, SSDG exhaust stack uptakes, clean, Inspect and test circuit breakers, 60 HZ, KDF-538 (VHF) directional finder display relocation, HVAC modifications (ECN 175-A-011), Vent ducts (engine & motor room, all) clean, vent ducts (galley & pantry, all) clean, vent ducts (laundry exhaust) clean, Engine room vent modification (ECN 175-A-028), Firemain pressure relief valve installation (ECN 175-A-024), Potable water tank relief valves, test, set label, Compressed air receivers clean, inspect hydro, Firemain valves, >=2.5 inches overhaul, HPU stop switch (ECN 175-A003), Anchor chain and Ground Tackle inspect and repair, Anchor windlass LVL2 inspect and repair, Warping capstan LVL2 inspect and repair, Grey water holding tank(s) clean & inspect, Sewage holding tank clean & inspect, Sewage vacuum collection & sealwater tanks clean and inspect, Sewage/waste water shore tie deck connection modifications, Temporary services, dockside provide, Anchor chain preserve. All potential HubZone offerors are advised that the solicitation, specifications and other notifications can be accessed on the web at www.eps.gov. All responsive HubZone sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by this agency. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). 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 transportation 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.

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