U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, Procurement Division, Supplies and Services Contracting Branch WC32, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, BIN C15700, Seattle, WA 98115

J -- REPAIR, MODIFICATION, AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE/OVERHAUL OF MARCO W1816 COMBINATION WINCH SOL 52ABNA-6-00099 DUE 071996 POC For further information call Contracting Officer Ed Rockenstire at 206-526-6021. Fax number 206-526-6025. This announcement serves as notice that this agency intends to place a sole source contract with Marco Marine Company located at 2300 W. Commodore Way, Seattle, Washington 98199. This contract will include the following work: shipment of the Marco W1816 Combination Winch to and from the NOAA Ship DAVID STARR JORDAN located in San Diego, CA, to the contractor's repair location; tear down winch to the extent necessary to inspect all components of the winch subject to wear or corrosion; preparation of a Condition Found Report which provides results of the inspection and the provision of recommendations for repairs that are beyond the scope of the specification (need for repair or replacement shall be based on deviation from originally specified dimensions and clearances of the winch as designed); upon completion of the inspection, repairs detailed in the contract and any additional repairs which may be authorized - the contractor shall reassemble the winch using all new bearings, seals, O rings, gaskets, snap rings, thrust washers, bushings, clutch plates, levelwind drive chains, and levelwind followers; existing hydraulic winch motors are to be removed and replaced with new motors with similar operating characteristics; new winch directional controls are to be provided - new controls are to be electric over hydraulic and will replace existing pneumatic over hydraulic controls; the contractor shall prepare a new hydraulic piping diagram similar to the Marco Drawing E46-3-108 to reflect the new configuration and be updated to reflect the removal of the port hydraulic winch; the contractor shall provide reinstallation field support upon delivery of winch the vessel; and, the contractor shall provide new documentation for the winch including operating instructions, maintenance procedures, a revised parts lists, and technical documentation for the new motor and controls. Reference Marco Winch Manual JO-S2000-12. Work is to commence on August 15, 1996, and the winch is to be delivered to the vessel by no later than October 15, 1996. Note: The Marco Winch Manual and all documentation regarding all parts, winch specifications, etc., are proprietary information and may only be obtained by contacting Marco Marine Company. This announcement is made in accordance with FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The agency believes that Marco Marine Company - as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - is the only responsible source which can provide the services outlined above. All vendors who believe that they can complete the work called for above must provide documentation which outlines their technical expertise to complete the work specified, and can certify their ability to access - and knowledge of - the proprietary technical information referenced. This documentation must be provided to the Contracting Officer by no later than July 19, 1996. Copies of the solicitation will be made available upon request. Reference Numbered Note 22. (0183)

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