X--Layberth Three Cape H Vessels on the US West Coast

The U.S DOT/Maritime Administration (MARAD) requires exclusive, long-term and safe layberthing services for three (3) Government owned vessels: the CAPE HENRY, CAPE HUDSON and the CAPE HUDSON, each approximately 750 feet LOA. The vessels must be berthed on the U.S. West Coast inclusive of navigable waterways that can support the safe berthing and navigation of the size vessel identified. For potential sources located on inland waterways the distance to open waters must not exceed 150 miles that can support the safe berthing and navigation of the size vessel identified. It is contemplated that the Invitation for Bid (IFB) will include alternative bids for either a 5-year (base year plus 4 one-year options) or a 10-year (base year plus nine one-year options) periods of performance. An IFB will be issued on or around June 19, 2008 at www.fbo.gov and at http://ideasec.nbc.gov. Bid opening will be held on or about July 19, 2008. Bids from all responsible sources will be considered. ATTENTION: Small 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. The Maximum line of credit is $750,000. The STLP loan has a variable rate, which is connected to the prime rate. The current rate can be found on the OSDBU website http://osdbuweb.dot.gov or call 1-(800)532-1169.