MANILA: The Department of Defence (DND) is currently in the market for two 40-foot rescue boat to boost maritime operations, a release said yesterday.
The agency set aside P20m ($480,000) from its Quick Response Fund of P232m for the new acquisition.
Winning bidders should deliver the boats within 180 calendar days upon opening of the letter of credit, DND said.
The purchase of rescue boats is among the department’s recent investments including eight attack helicopters for P3.4bn and 12 fighter jets for the Philippine Air Force. DND also opened the bidding for two Strategic Sealift Vessels last June.
Military bases will be upgraded. DND said hangars and other infrastructure in various military bases, such as the Naval Base Rafael Ramos in Cebu, will be improved to make them suitable for the new equipment.
The Philippine star
