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J -- REPAIRS, TOPSIDE HULL AND MACHINERY REPAIRS OF THE S.S. PIONEER CONTRACTOR SOL DTMA93-97-B-67501 DUE 050797 POC James E. Rausch, Contracting Officer, (516) 924-0271. Repairs, Topside Hull and Machinery of the S.S. Pioneer Contractor. Vessel is currently moored at anchorage in the National Defense Reserve Fleet site at Beaumont, Texas. Contract award will be subject to funding availability. 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 DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call the OSDBU (800) 532-1169. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. (0080)

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