Title XI Vessel Surveys and Appraisals Support Services

dered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in responding to this notice. BACKGROUND: The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is conducting market research to identify qualified small business conc

erns capable of providing vessel surveys, vessel appraisals, and related maritime technical support services in support of the Title XI Federal Ship Financing Program and other Federal lending-related maritime activities. The Government is