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J -- MAINTENANCE ACTIVATION & VESSEL REPAIRS - VESSEL/CAPE BORDA SOL DTMA94-95-B-00010 DUE 091895 POC Contact Point, Patricia Etridge, Contract Specialist, (415)744-2586, Fax Number (415)744-2576 This solicitation will involve a test activation as well as maintenance and repair of the Cape Borda. The vessel is located at Suisuin Bay Reserve Fleet, Benica, CA. Any interested firm may request a copy of the solicitation for work on this vessel and all responsible bidders may submit bids which shall be considered by the Agency. You can obtain a copy of the solicitation by sending a facsimile request to the attention of Patricia Etridge, Contract Specialistt at (415) 744-2576. The Maritime Administration requires that to be eligible for award under this solicitation offerors must: 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. Non holders shall provide all annual representations and certifications as required by the MLSRA. NOTE: 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. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above.(0209)

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