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J -- PROVIDE 25-PERSON DAVIT LAUNCHED SOLAS/CFR APPROVED LIFE RAFTS FOR THE TRAINING SHIP GOLDEN BEAR (TSGB) SOL DTMA94-97-Q-00002. DUE 121796. Contact Point, Pat Russo, (415) 744-2593. To expedite requests use fax number (415) 744-2576. Provide 25-person Davit launched SOLAS/CFR approved life rafts including hydrostatic releases. Raft shell casings to be of round construction so as to fit mounting cradle. 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. 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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