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19 -- BARGE DERRICK, CRANE, 100-250 TON SOL DAAK01-95-R-0031 DUE 070395 POC Juanita Vance, Contract Specialist, 314-263-2351 Dwight Stewart, Contracting Officer, 314-263-3353. 1935 -- Barge Derrick, Crane 100-250 Ton, National Stock Number 1935-01-B97-6l97 in accordance with Purchase Description, Barge Derrick, Crane 100-250 Ton. Item Description: The Commercial Non-Deveopmental Item (NDI) Barge Derrick will be a steel hulled vessel, non-self propelled, built to American Bureau of Shipping standards and which will meet the certification requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, Occupational Safety and Health Administation, and the International Cargo Gear Bureau. The Barge Derrick will be rated for approximately 115 long tons (LT) on the main boom and 25 LT ton on the auxiliary boom. The main boom will have an operating radius from 60 feet (minimum) to 175 feet (maximum). The auxiliary boom's operating radius wil be 63-190 feet. A whip hook will have a rated capacity of approximately 4.5 LT, with an operating radius of 79-215 feet. The Barge Derrick will be approximately 175x75x12 feet in size. It will have a 15 person crew, which will be accomodated on board. A five year Indefinite Delivery, Firm Fixed Price Contract is contemplated. The minimum and maximum quantity for each year will be 1 each and 6 each, respectively. An initial quantity of 1 each will be awarded in first ordering period. FOB Point: Origin/Optional Destination with deliveries to Balitmore, MD; Fort Eustis, VA; Hythe, Southhampton, UK; and Tocoma, WA. First Delivery is due 830 days after contract award. There is no procurement history available. Best Value procedures will be utilized in the evaluation process. This is an unrestricted competitive proposal. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. (0103)

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