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B -- EXTENSION OF MEMBERSHIP IN CRNAV SOL DTCG40-00-Q-80074 DUE 040500 POC Robert Orofino, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6503, Fax 410-762-6008, Email rorofino@elcbalt.uscg.mil -- Mary Jo Staron, Contracting Officer, Phone 410-762-6445, Fax 410-762-6056, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=P&ProjID=DTCG40-00-Q-8 0074&LocID=493. E-MAIL: Robert Orofino, rorofino@elcbalt.uscg.mil. Extension of membership from end of calendar year 2000 to end of calendar year 2001 in the Cooperative Research Navies (CRNAV) Working Group on Dynamic Stability. It is anticipated that a non-competitive sole source modification of purchase order no. DTCG40-OO-P-80819 will be issued for this membership extension to: Maritime Research Institute Netherlands(MARIN). This is a combined CBD/Synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the FAR, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotation shall include the company Tax Information Number and DUNS Number. All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which if timely received, shall 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 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. See Note 22*****. Posted 03/23/00 (D-SN437459). (0083)

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