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J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS TO USCGC HAWSER (WYTL 65610) SOL DTCG80-95-B-3FA796 DUE 050395 POC Ms. Alison Schnitzer, Contract Specialist (212) 668-6441, Ms Nancy Kelley, Contracting Officer (212) 668-3477. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary for the Drydock Repairs to the USCGC HAWSER. Work for these Drydock repairs is to be performed at the contractor's facility. Competition for the subject availability is geographically restricted to the protected waters from the Rhode Island/Connecticut Border to the Hudson River, north to Troy Locks, New York and south to the Coast Guard District One/District Five Boundary, Toms River, New Jersey. The work which may be performed includes but may not be limited to the following minimum items: 1. Renew Vermiculite Coating in the Forepeak, Main Hold, and Lazarette 2. Modify Sewage Tank Assembly 3. Clean Dip and Bake the NUmber One and Two Ship's Service Generators 4. Renew Stern Tube 5. Remove, Inspect and Reinstall Propeller Shaft 6. Align Main Propulsion Engine 7. Clean and Test Grid Coolers 8. Overhaul, Renew and Test Valves 9. Remove and Reinstall Propeller 10. Overhaul Steering Gear SYstem. Proposed contract will also contain indefinite items including, but not limited to: 1. Welding Repairs 2. Renew Waster Pieces 3. Preserve Underwater Body 4. Ultrasonic Testing 5. Preserve Diesel Fuel Tanks 6. Perserve Sewage and Grey Water Collection and Holding Tank(s) 7. Perserve Potable Water Tank--USCGC HAWSER's homeport is Governor's Island, NY--vessel is 66 feet in length-- USCGC HAWSER's Availability Schedule is 10 July 1995--There will be a non-refundable charge required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard in the amount of $50.00 for requested drawings and publications--The proposed contract listed here is open to both large ans small businesses--Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 03 April 1995--All responsible source may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business ENterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enable firms to apply for bid, performance and payment bonds up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guaranty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For futher information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (0076)

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