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Z -- DESIGN, FABRICATE AND INSTALL SWITCHGEAR SOL Solicitation Number DTFA06-96-R-30004 DUE 011996 POC Martha Long, Procurement Technician, (404)305-5818, FAX(404)305-5774 Design, Fabricate and Install Switchgear, Combined Center Radar Approach Control (CERAP) Facility, San Juan, Puerto Rico.--Project includes, but is not limited to, furnishing detailed design for switchgear (new and modified) with protective relaying, PCMs, engine generator control panels and modifications; and, completely installing elements of control of new and existing instrumentation and equipment to result in a fully integrated power system. Contractor shall be fully responsible for the design, fabrication, testing, and delivery of all components not furnished by the government; and, for the testingand certification of the entire integrated system. Contractor will be required to demonstrate successful completion of projects of this scope.--All responsiblesources may submit a bid which shall be considered.--NOTE: This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term workingcapital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. This is applicable to any eligible prime or subcontract at any tier. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, payment, and performance bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are available under the DOTShort Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information regarding the bonding and lending programs, please call the DOT Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (0333)

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