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K -- GENRAD 2272 TEST PROGRAM SET (TPS) IN SUPPORT OF MODE-S. THE TPS WILL BE DEVELOPED ON PART NUMBER 3597-2678. SOL DTFA-02-96-R-60028 DUE 062196 POC Mike Rogers, Contracting Officer, (405) 954-7830 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for Genrad 2272 test program set (TPS) in support of mode-s, one each, firm-fixed-price contract. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code is 3699. A request for copies of the solicitation shall be requested by facsimile (405) 954-9219. 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. (0143)

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