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70 -- DISK DRIVE SOL 18-Q-72951 POC James Ward, C.O., (405) 954-7755 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for acquisition of 42 each Disk Drive, NSN 7025-01-399-1951, Paramax Systems Corp. P/N ST4FX2 or 7178287. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3572. Your inquiry should indicate if the solicitation is being requested for Information, Subcontracting, or Bidding Purposes. A 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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