DOT/Maritime Administration, MAR-380, Office of Acquisition, 400 -- 7th Street, SW, Room 7310, Washington, DC 20590

T -- SHIP PARTICULARS DATA SERVICE SOL DTMA91-98-R-00004 DUE 022898 POC Delores Bryant (202) 366-2660 Provide selected shipping information on computer readable 4MM (60M DAT) data saved in pax format with x-ustar options for ship particuars file extract as of January 1, 1998, for all known self-propelled, sea-going merchant ships of 980- gt and above, offshore types and new constructions, plus two (2) licenses, for as characteristics service. MARAD intends to negotiate only with Lloyds Maritime Information Service, Ltd. for a one year contract under the authority of FAR 6.302.1. No other contractor in the field posesses the information that is available from the contractor's complete database of information required. a market survey was conducted and the results of the survey supports our determination to solicit and negotiate with only one firm. Sources who think they have the capability to perfirm this requirement must submit fetailed qualification statements of their capabilities and experience by February 27, 1998. A determination by the government not to compete the proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government.(See Note 22) (0049)

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