V -- LAYBERTHING SERVICES FOR THREE READY RESERVE FORCE VESSELS

Notice Date

October 20, 2000

Contracting Office

DOT/Maritime Administration, MAR-380, Office of Acquisition, 400 -- 7th Street, SW, Room 7310, Washington, DC 20590

ZIP Code

20590

Solicitation Number

DTMA1B01006

Response Due

December 9, 2000

Point of Contact

Benedict Burnowski, 202-366-1932

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) proposes to procure by sealed bidding procedures layberthing services for three vessels on the U.S. LANT-CENT Coast (geographic area to be specified in the solicitation). The period of performance is one with four one-year options. It is anticipated the invitation for bids (IFB) will permit an alternate bid for a longer period of performance. The period of performance for the alternate bid will be one year with nine one-year options. An IFB will be available on or about November 9, 2000 from www.fedbizopps.gov or by visiting the MARAD homepage at http://www.marad.dot.gov/acquisition/. Bid opening will be held on or about December 9, 2000. All responsible sources may submit a bid that will be considered by MARAD. 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.

Record

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