FISC Norfolk Detachment Philadelphia, 700 Robbins Ave., Bldg. 2B., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5084

V -- PILOT SERVICES SOL N00140-96-R-2846 POC Donna Winski, Contract Negotiator, (215)697-9622. The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk Det Philadelphia intends to solicit on a full and open competitive basis for the provision of Pilot Services for the movement of Naval vessels in the Port Canaveral, FL area. The contractor shall have a minimum of two (2) pilots available for Government use as required throughout the term of the contract. All pilots handling any U.S. Naval vessel shall hold licenses for the Port Canaveral area issued by the Coast Guard Service and the State of Florida as a first-class pilot unlimited tonnage for Port Canaveral. After one (1) year of training, Florida State Deputy Pilots may be allowed to handle U.S. Naval vessels within the confines of their Deputy Pilot License, as limited by the restrictions imposed by the Board of Pilot Commissioners of the State of Florida and administered by the Canaveral Pilots Association. The Deputy Pilot may be authorized, under the jurisdiction of the senior pilot on duty in Port Canaveral, to handle U.S. Navy vessels not exceeding their State imposed limitations. The applicable Standard Industrial Classification Number is 4499. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center (FISC) Norfolk Det Philadelphia. Requests for solicitations should be made by letter or telegram directed to FISC Det Phila., Code 0343C, FAX (215) 697-9738. SYN 350. (0198)

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