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59 -- CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY SOL 18-Q-73871 POC James Ward, C.O., (405) 954-7755 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for acquisition of 33 each Circuit Card Assemblies, 5998-01-216-9175, Computer Power Supplies Inc. P/N 1790-39-004. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3672. Your inquiry should indicate if the solicitation is being requested for Information, Subcontracting or Bidding Purposes. The request for copies of the solicitation and amendments shall be done by facsimile (405) 954-4455, Attn: James Ward. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contacts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (0306)

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