American Overseas Marine Corporation, As Ship Manager for DOT-Maritime Administration, 116 East Howard Street, Quincy, MA 02169

J -- AUTOMATED BURNER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM--SS CURTISS SOL DTMA94-97-B-55002. DUE 010397. Contact Point, Michael Meduski, Contracting Officer, (617) 376-8459, FAX (617) 773-1448. Install an automated burner management system on-board the Ready Reserve Force (RRF) vessel SS Curtiss at Port Hueneme, CA in accordance with the specifications. The period of performance is estimated to be 60 days material procurement and assembly; and 60 days on board installation. Any interested firm may request a copy of the solicitation by sending a written or facsimile request. No telephone requests will be accepted. All responsible bidders may submit bids which shall be considered by the Agency. The Maritime Administration requires that to be eligible for award under this solicitation offerors must: Be holders of the MARAD Master Lump Sump Repair Agreement (MLSRA) or shall apply for and agree to the terms and conditions of the MLSRA. Bidders may accept the MLSRA with their bid; nonholders shall provide annual representations and certifications as required by the MLSRA. NOTE: 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 STLP, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. (320)

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