The Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires services for the exclusive long-term safe layberth of the N.S. SAVANNAH. MARAD anticipates limiting the geographic area of consideration to either Baltimore, MD, Charleston, SC, Wilmington, NC, Morehead City, NC or it may decide to layberth the vessel at its fleet site in Virginia. The period of performance shall be one year with four (4) 6-month options. It is anticipated the layberth will initially be required on or about October 1, 2006. It is anticipated that a Request for Proposal (RFP) DTMA1R06006 will be issued on or about April 27, 2006 at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. The period for receiving proposals will close on or about May 27, 2006 at 2:00 pm local time. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer which will be considered by MARAD. If you questions regarding the solicitation please submit them to Benedict Burnowski at [email protected]. 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 $750,000 with interest at the prime rate, as published daily in the Wall Street Journal, plus 1.75 percent. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov/.

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