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43 -- PUMP UNIT (1 ITME) SOL DTCG40-98-Q-80068 DUE 031898 POC Point of Contact -- Robert Orofino, Purchasing Agent, (410) 762-6503, CWO W. Middleton, Contracting Officer, (410) 762-6499, Telefax (410) 762-6008 43 -- 1) 4320-01-241-7284, Pump Unit, Centrifugal, Scott P/N: FE218B-SR-3042D112, 15 each. NOTE: NO DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS OR SCHEMATICS ARE AVAILABLE FORM THIS AGENCY. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source solicitation will be issued to Scott Division of Ardox Corp. 6437 Pioneer Road, Cedarburgh, WI 53012, under authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302(1) unless additional sources are located. All responsive and responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by this agency. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for tranpsortation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. See Numbered Note 22. (AC0210019-04) (0041)

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