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58 -- PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF INMARSAT-B SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM FOR TRAINING SHIP GOLDEN BEAR, VALLEJO, CA. SOL DTMA94-99-Q-00005 DUE 021799 POC Contact Point, Pat Russo, (415( 744-2593. To expedite requests use fax number, (415) 744-2576. Provide all labor, equipment, parts, transportation and permits to accomplish the acquisition and installation of an INMARSAT-B digital satellite communica- tion system on the training ship Golden Bear located at California Maritime Academy,Vallejo, CA. Any interested firm may request a copy of the solicitation for work on this procurement 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.***** Posted 01/14/99 (W-SN288116). (0014)

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