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19 -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR NOAA SHIP WHITING SOL 51EANA600062 DUE 122095 POC Contact Ingrid Sparger, 804/441-6560/Contracting Officer, William D. Privott, 804/441-6560 Dockside Repair to NOAA Ship WHITING to be performed at the Atlantic Marine Center in Norfolk, Virginia. Performance period to commence approximately January 22, 1996, and shall be completed within 39 calendar days thereafter. Basic contract items will include such items as Galley Refrigerator/Freezer Replacement, Fire Pump Replacement, Potable Water Tanks and Anti- Roll Tank Painting, Pipe and Steel Repair and others. In addition there will be 4 option items, Hi-Press Heating/Air Conditioning Duct Cleaning, Reduction Gear Sea Water Piping Repairs, Wood Decking & Seams Repair, Main and Emergency Switchboard Cleaning. Vessels homeport is Norfolk, Virginia. Vessel will be available for inspection on December 6, 1995, at the Atlantic Marine Center in Norfolk,Virginia. Characteristics of NOAA Ship WHITING: Length Overall - 163 feet; Beam (Moulded) - 33 feet; Draft (Maximum) - 12 feet; Displacement - 907 tons; Propulsion - Diesel, twin screw; Crew size - 34. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the agency. Copies of the solicitation will be provided in response to written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor. Telephone requests will not be honored. Requests for copies of this solicitation may be faxed to (804) 441-3786. Numbered Note 1 applies. (0305)

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