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J -- BOAT REPAIRS TO TUG BOAT BOGALUSA SOL DTMA92-96-B-00013 DUE 083096 POC Mrs. Laurel Bishop, Contracting Officer, (804) 441-3120, (804) 440-0321 FAX. Contact Point: Mr. Michael Bagley, (804) 877-3233 Ext. 17, (804) 887-1188 FAX. Bid package requirements include, drydocking of ex-Navy tug YTB-759, steel hull 109' x 30' x 13.8', single screw; blasting and painting of entire hull including top sides, gas freeing, sea valve repair, propeller fairing, miscellaneous piping and interior deck repairs. The Maritime Administration requires that to be eligible for award under this solicitation offerors must: Be holders of the MARAD Master Lump Sum Repair Agreement (MLSRA) or shall apply for and agree to the terms and conditions of the MLSRA. Offerors may accept the MLSRA with their bid; nonholders shall provide annual representations and certifications as required by the MLSRA. Delivery schedule is calendar days, plus towing allowance days, after effective date of a written Notice to Proceed. No telephone requests, only written and facsimile requests are acceptable. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are 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 the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (0193)

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