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J -- REPAIR OF STARBOARD MAIN DIESEL ENGINE FOR THE TRAINING SHIP GOLDEN BEAR (TSGB) SOL DTMA94-97-B-00001. DUE 121796. Contact Point, Pat Russo, (415) 744-2593. To expedite requests use fax number (415) 744-2576. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to open No. 14 cylinder unit of an Enterprise R5-V16 Diesel Engine, perform a precision alignment procedure to establish concentricity of the cylinder liner to frame bore and crankshaft. Remove the existing lower cylinder liner landing insert. Alignment is to be performed with optical precision jig transit. Using alignment data obtained during the ``as found'' condition, manufacture and install a new lower cylinder insert. Re-installation will require an additional precision alignment be performed. Reassemble the engine and test in accordance with the original manufacturer's technical manual to prove all work free of defects. Work location will be aboard the vessel at its mooring at the California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, CA. Any interested firm may request a copy of the solicitation for work on this vessel and all responsible offerors may submit bids which shall be considered by the agency. Please request a copy of the solicitation by letter or facsimile to (415) 744-2576. 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: non holders shall provide all 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 the STLP, please call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. (330)

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