Commander, USCG Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic (VPL) Bldg 400, Section M, Room 209, Governors Island, NY 10004-5085

J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIR USCGC MATINICUS (WPB 1315) SOL DTCG80-95-B-3FA896. DUE 082995. Contact Mr. Douglas G Landau, Contract Specialist, (212) 668-3374, Mr. Douglas G. Landau, Contracting Officer, (212) 668-3374. Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform routine drydock vessel maintenance including but not limited to the following minimum items: (1) remove, inspect, and reinstall propeller shafts (2) renew water lubricated propeller shaft bearings (3) remove and reinstall propellers (4) inspect and repack mde 8-inch exhaust flapper valves (5) preserve the transducer hull rings and renew the depth indicating transducers (6) overhaul, renew, and test valves (7) inspect and overhaul duplex sea strainers (8) remove and reinstall rudders and overhaul steering gear components (9) renew upper bearing assembly (10) overhaul stabilizing fins (11) clean and inspect fuel tanks (12) non-destructive coating system thickness measurements (13) clean and inspect sewage and grey water collection and holding tank(s) (14) inspect and maintain cathodic protection system (15) renew reference electrode (16) renew cathodic anode (17) renew capastic fairing (18) provide temporary messing (18) provide temporary berthing (19) temporary logistics (20) routine drydocking (21) fabricate and install bronze sleeves in various shaft packing areas (22) renew vent piping (23) install overboard discharge piping (24) preserve forepeak void (25) preserve main deck (26) preserve freeboard (27) preserve superstructure etc. indefinite items include but are not limited to the following: (1) welding repair (2) remove, inspect and reinstall propulsion shafts (3) inspect and install government furnished propulsion shaft (4) straighten propeller shaft (5) repair propeller shaft (6) repair propeller (7) balance propeller (7) provide new diesel fuel (8) preserve underwater body (9) ultrasonic testing. vessel homeport is Cape May, NJ. Vessel length is 110 ft. Vessel availability schedule is 30 Oct 1995 for 42 days. All referenced documents are available for viewing at building 400n, Governors Island, NY. 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 $100.00 for requested drawings and publications. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specificatons will be issued on or after 26 July 1995. All responsible sources 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 receiving financing. The DOT Bonding Assistance Program enables 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 further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP and Bonding Assistance Program, please call (800) 532-1169. (193)

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