The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (Corporation) plans to purchase up to eight (8) new miter gate pintles with matching bushings. The pintles and bushings will be cast and machined of nickel steel and bronze, respectively to the Corporation's design. The approximate dimensions of each pintle are 26 in. diameter by 14 in. high, and the corresponding bushing is approximately 22 in. in diameter by 11 in. high. The estimated weights are approximately 1000 lbs. for each pintle and 370 lbs. for each bushing. The Corporation plans to order a minimum of two (2) pintles with bushings prior to January 1, 2010, with an option to order the remaining pintles with bushings prior to September 30, 2012, based on funding availability. The Corporation intends to award a firm fixed price contract with economic price adjustment on or about December 18, 2009. The solicitation, including drawings, will be available for downloading on the fedbizopps website on or about October 30, 2009. Delivery of the first order will be required by July 31, 2010. Hard copies of the solicitation may be requested by fax (315) 764-3268 or email to [email protected]. This procurement is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation. NAICS Code: 332710; Size Standard: 500 employees. Registration in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database is mandatory for award. Please register with the CCR at www.ccr.gov. Attention: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Short Term Lending Program (STLP) offers financial assistance to eligible disadvantaged, Hubzone, or service disabled veteran owned businesses. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate, as published in the Wall Street Journal, plus 2 points. For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or visit the web at http://osdbuweb.dot.gov.

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