Ben Burnowski, Us Dept. Of Transportation, 400 7th St., SW Rm. 7310 Mar-380, Washington, DC 20590

V -- LAYBERTHING SERVICES FOR THREE READY RESERVE FORCE VESSELS SOL DTMA91-98-B-00004 DUE 042398 POC Ben Burnowski (202)366-1932 The Maritime Administration proposes to procure by sealed bidding layberthing services for three vessels on the U.S. Central Atlantic Coast (i.e. the states of Maryland, Virginia or North Carolina). This is a re-competition of contract DTMA91-93-D-00032 which is anticipated to expire January, 1999. The period of performance is one year with four one-year options. An invitation for bids (IFB) will be issued on or about March 23, 1998. Bid opening will be held on or about April 23, 1998. Copies of IFB DTMA91-98-B-00004 may be requested in writing for Ben Burnowski (fax: (202)366-3889), DOT/Maritime Administration, MAR-380, Office of Acquisition, 400 Seventh Street, Rm. 7310, Washington, DC 20590. All responsible source may subkit a bid which will be considered by the Maritime Administration. THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFOMATIONAL PURPOSES FOR MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), has aprogram 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 price interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at (800)532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition contact the contracting official listed above.***** (0061)

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