U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 7737 Hampton Boulevard, Building 4D, Room 211, Norfolk, VA 23505

J -- DRYDOCKING, REPAIR AND PAINTING OF PATROL CRAFT PF 33 SOL DTMA92-96-B-00186 DUE 081996 POC Mr. Michael Bagley, Contact Point, (804) 887-3233 X 17, FAX (804) 887-1188, Ms. Judith Bosnengo, Contracting Officer, (804) 441-3247, FAX (804) 441-6080 Supply labor, material and services associated with the drydocking and repairs of Patrol Craft PF 33 located at the James River Reserve Fleet, Fort Eustis, VA. Included is a towing requirement, prior to and after the drydock and repair period. A purchase order is to be issued to the responsible firm offering the lowest overall price. Delivery schedule is 21 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. (0198)

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