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20 -- ANCHOR CHAIN SOL DTMA92-96-B-00212 DUE 092096 POC Ms. Judith Bosnengo, Contact Point, (804) 441-3247 Anchor RFQ 960084, Due 09-20-96. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number 960084 being issued as a Request for Quotations. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 32. The appropriate standard industrial classification code is 3462, this solicitation is a set aside for small businesses. Description of requirement: 8 shots, 2 1/2'' diameter x 90 foot long, new stud link anchor chain, grade 3 with ABS certificates. FOB point is destination: T.S. PATRIOT STATE, c/o Mass. Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 does not apply to this acquisition. Offers will be evaluated on the basis of price alone. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, with their offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition; in addition, FAR clause 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Supplies, applies to this acquisition. Offers are to be submitted to: Judy Bosnengo, ATTN: Contracting. Offers are due by close of business 09-20-96. Offers may be faxed to (757) 441-6080. For more information regarding this acquisition, contact Richard Goetze, (212) 264-1438 or FAX (212) 264-1958. 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. (0248)

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