J -- FY03 GOLDEN BEAR PIERSIDE AVAILABILITY

Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform the scope of work described in the specification work package for the FY 03 Pierside Precruise Availability procurement for the training ship Golden Bear. Work location will be aboard the vessel located at its mooring at the California Maritime Academy; 200 Maritime Academy Drive; Vallejo, CA. 94590. Any interested firm may attend a ship check on December 12, 2002, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm PST. Point of contact for ship check is Dennis Gleavy, 415 744-2583. The solicitation will be issued on or about 12/5/02. Please request a copy of the solicitation by FAX to 415 744-2576 or e-mail to [email protected]. This requirement is subject to the availability of funds. 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.*****