DOT, FED HWY ADMN, Contracts and Procurement, 400 7th ST, SW, Rm 4410, Washington, D.C. 20590

U -- TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROGRAM FOR AMERICAN INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS SOL DTFH61-95-X-00019 DUE 041395 POC Contact Kathy Farrell, HCP-30A, (202) 366-4215 The FHWA anticipates awarding two cooperative agreements which deal with the increased expansion of the LTAP technology transfer program to the American Indian Tribal Governments. The objectives of the effort are: (1) To enhance an already established program, in selected states for transferring technology to American Indian Tribal Governments, (2) To improve communication on technical transportation issues between FHWA, SHTA's, tribal governments, local agencies, and universities, (3) To encourage implementation of effective procedures and technology at the tribal level, (4) To provide training and assistance in Public Law 93-638, contracting for tribal governments and contractors including self-governance compacts, and (5) To provide training and assistance in transportation planning, development of recreational travel and tourism, and related economic development. Competition for these cooperative agreements is limited to existing T2 Centers, Colleges, and Universities. All responsible, existing T2 Centers, Colleges and universities may submit a proposal which will be considered by FHWA. The period of performance is 60 months. The due date identified above is the approximate due date for receipt of proposals. To receive a copy of the solicitation, submit a written request to the address above. To expedite the request, please furnish two self-addressed gummed labels. The solicitation number should appear on the bottom edge of the labels. NOTE: 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 transportaton- 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. (0066)

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