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U -- COURSE DEVELOPMENT AND INSTRUCTION: ''MAINTENANCE STEERING GROUP (MSG-3)'' SOL DTFA-02-96-R-60510 POC Marilyn K. Hampton, (405) 954-7867 This requirement is a total 100% small business set-aside. Students attending this course will be FAA airworthiness (maintenance/avionics) inspectors and aerospace engineers. At least one instructor provided by contractor must possess a minimum of three years FAA experience working with MSG2/3 programs. This training will require two instructors to conduct the required workshops. Written requests for solicitation packages will be accepted through close of business 12/22/95 via facsimile to (405) 954-3030 or U.S. Mail. Solicitation package will be compiled & made ready for issuance no later than 01/08/96. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contacts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (0311)

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