Commander (v), U.S. Coast Guard, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 E. Main St., Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- J DRYDOCK REPAIRS-USCGC JEFFERSON ISLAND(WPB-1340) AND BAINBRIDGE ISLAND (WPB-1343) SOL DTCG80-97-B-3FA754 DUE 020697 POC Contact Mr. Barat Beachle, Contract Specialist (757) 628-4652 Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform routine Drydock Vessel Maintenance including, but not limited to the following Minimum Items: 1) Renew Hawse Pipe, 2) Renew Quick-Acting Watertight Doors, 3) Remove Inspect and Reinstall Propeller Shafts, 4) Remove and Reinstall Propellers, 5)Renew Water Lubricated Propeller Shaft Bearings, 6) Overhaul, Renew and Test Valves, 7) Inspect and Overhaul Duplex Sea Strainers, 8) Remove and Reinstall Rudders, 9) Renew Overhead Discharges, 10) Renew Rudder Bearings, 11) Upgrade HALON 1301 Extinguishing System, 12) Overhaul Stabilizing Fins, 13) Preserve the Transducer Hull Rings and Renew the Depth Indicating Transducers, 14) Clean and Inspect Diesel Fuel and Waste Oil Tanks, 15) Renew Lower Fin Stock Bearing, 16) Hydroblast Sewage and Grey Water System Piping, 17) Prepare and Prime Weather Deck Surfaces, 18) Preserve Underwater Body, 19) Preserve Freeboard (JEFFERSON only), 20) Routine Drydocking, 21) Provide Temporary Logistics, etc. Indefinite Items Include: Welding Repairs, Provide Temporary Messing, Provide Temporary Berthing, Ultrasonic Testing, Renew Cathodic Anode, etc. Vessel homeports are S. Portland, ME for the JEFFERSON ISLAND and Sandy Hook, NJ for the BAINBRIDGE ISLAND. The JEFFERSON ISLAND is scheduled for 31 Mar 97 and the BAINBRIDGE ISLAND is scheduled for 23 Jun 97; both availabilities to be 42 days each. Place of performance is unrestricted. There will be a non-refundable charge required in the form of a certified check or money order in the amount of $100.00 for requested U.S. Coast Guard specification referenced drawings. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 08 January 1997. 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 toacquire short term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,00 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. (0347)

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