FAA NW Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055-4056 (206) 227-2055

Z -- REPLACE DOMESTIC HOT WATER PIPING SOL DTFA11-96-Q-00092 DUE 011996 POC Contact, Anthony Barbano, Contract Administrator, (206) 227-2860; FAX (206) 227-2922 Replace primary hot water loop at the Seattle ARTCC, including demolition of existing hot water loop with the exception of the piping identified to contain asbestos insulation Estimated range of construction: Under $25,000. Requests for solicitation can be obtained by written request to FAA, NW Mountain Region, Acquisition Management Branch, ANM-55, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, WA 98055-4056. Unrestricted procurement in accordance with Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, Title VII of the Business Opportunity Development Reform Act of 1988 (PL 100-656). 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 working capital 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, performance and payment bonds up to $1.0 million per contract. The DOT provides an 80% guarantee on the bond amount to a surety against losses. Loans are also 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 Bonding Assistance Program and/or the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. Standard Industrial Classification Code 1711. (0003)

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