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J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIRS USCGC SPAR (WLB 304) 182 FOOT ''C'' CLASS SEAGOING BUOY TENDER BOAT SOL DTCG80-95-B-3FA828 DUE 053195 POC Contact Leon Borroum, Contract Specialist, (212)668-3436, Ms. Nancy Kelley, Contracting Officer, (212)668-3477. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform routine Dockside and Repairs to the USCGC SPAR (WLB-304). The work which may be performed includes but may not be limited to the following minimun items: 1. Renew watertight door and hatches 2. Furnish and install stuffing tube block 3. Furnish antenna wiring 4. Clean galley gaylord hood and exhaust vent ducting 5. Clean ventilation system 6. Renew Fire Main Piping 7. Inspect and test air receiver(s) 8.Inspect, Overhaul, Test weight handling equipment 9. Clean and inspect fuel tanks 10. Remove and dispose of diesel fuel (up to 20,000 gallons) 11. Temporary logistics 12. The proposed contract will also contain indefinite items including but not limited to: 1. Welding repairs 2. Additional temporary logistics. USCGC SPAR's homepier is South Portland, Maine. USCGC SPAR's availability is scheduled for on or about 24 July 1995. The performance period is twenty eight (28) calendar days. Large and Small Businesses are encouraged to submit bids. Work is to be performed at the USCGC SPAR's homepier in South Portland, Maine. Solicitation (IFB) is anticipated to be issued on or about 02 May, 1995. There will be a non-refundable charge of $100.00 required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the United States Coast Guard for requested drawings and publications. 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 Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000 per contract. DOT provides an 80 percent guananty on the bond amount to a surety against losses. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard (0101)

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