V -- LAYBERTHING SERVICES FOR TWO (2) RRF VESSELS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Notice Date

May 15, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Department Of Transportation -- Maritime Administration, Office Of Acquisition, Mar-380, 400 7th St., SW, Room 7310, Washington, DC 20590

ZIP Code

20590

Solicitation Number

DTMA1B01009

Response Due

June 26, 2001

Point of Contact

Erica L. Williams, (202)366-2803, Ben Burnowski, (202)366-1932

E-Mail Address

Contracting Officer (erica.williams@marad.dot.gov)

Description

The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberthing for two RRF vessels in the U.S. Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon). The period of performance is one year with four one-year options. It is anticipated that the invitation for bids (IFB) will permit an alternate bid for a longer period of performance. An IFB will be available on or about May 23, 2001 at www.fedbizopps.gov or at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. The bid opening will be conducted on or about June 26, 2001 at 2:00pm EST. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a bid, which will be considered by MARAD. If you have questions regarding this solicitation, please submit them to Erica L. Williams at erica.williams@marad.dot.gov. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's), 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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