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J -- INSTALLATION OF JACKET WATER HEATERS FOR M/V CAPE RACE, CAPE RAY AND CAPE RISE SOL DTMA92-95-B-60098 DUE 041395 POC Contact Point, Mr. William Hogg, (212)297-2126, Contracting Officer, Mr. Raymond Mann, (212)297-2189 Installation of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Jacket Water Heaters for ship's main engine. Work to be performed at vessel's layberth in Norfolk, VA. Any interested firm may request a copy of the solicitation and all responsible offerors may submit bids which shall be considered by the Agency. The Maritime Administration requires that to be eligible for award under this solicitation offerorsmust: Be holders of the MARAD Master Lump Sum Repair Agreement (MLSRA) or shall apply for and agree to the terms and conditions of the MLSRA. Offerors may accept the MLSRA with their bid; nonholders shall provide annual representations and certifications as required by the MLSRA. Delivery schedule is 30 calendar days, after effective date of a written Notice to Proceed. No telephone requests, only written and facsimile requests are acceptable. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at 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, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0052)

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