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19 -- DESIGN, CONSTRUCT, TEST AND DELIVER A FUEL OIL BARGE Sol DACW61-95-B-0026. Due 030795. Contact, Jennifer Ward, Contract Specialist, 215-656-6773. Design, Construct, Test and Deliver a Steel Fuel Oil Barge. The Steel Fuel Oil Barge will be used for service on the Mississippi River and its tributaries. The approximate dimensions of the vessel are 195 feet in length, 35 feet in beam, and 12 feet depth at side. Cargo capacity is anticipted at 336,000 gallons. The vessel will be USCG Certified as Subchapter D Tank Vessels, Classed by ABS as Maltese Cross A1 Oil Barge with AMS in River Service and will meet all the requirements of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA90). The vessel is intended to utilize manufacturer's existing designs or design features. Liquidated Damages are included in the contract and bonding is required. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be available on or about 07 February 1995. All requests for specifications must be in writing, indicate a physical address, point of contact, telephone number, fax number and business size. The applicable SIC is 3731 with a size standard of 1000 employees. The procurement is 100% Set-Aside for Small Business. This project is subject to the availability of funds. (013)

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