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48 -- VALVES SOL DTCG40-99-Q-80110 DUE 090899 POC Point of Contact -- Contact -- Linda Mannion, Contract Specialist, 410-762-6475, Contracting Officer -- Sandra McKay, 410-762-6476 This is a modification to Synopsis Number SN372565 that was posted on 25 August 1999. Please note that the point of contact and date for receiptof quotations has been changed. To obtain a copy of the solicitation, you may contact the above number. 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 acounts receivable for transportation 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. (AC0913006-01) Posted 09/14/99 (I-SN379940). (0257)

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