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

J -- DRYDOCK REPAIRS TO USCGC ESCANABA (WMEC-907) SOL DTCG80-97-B-3FA786 DUE 040197 POC Contact Ms. Magalie Neptune, Contract Specialist, (757) 628-4646 or Mr. Pyong N. Ko, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4645 Provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform dockside repairs including, but not limited to, the following Minimum Items: 1) Overhaul: Stern Tube Seals, Anchor and Anchor Chains, 2) Overhaul, Renew, and Test Valves, 3) Service Rudder Assemblies, 4) Preserve: Underwater Body, Freeboard, Superstructure, 5) Temporary Logistics, 6) Routine Drydocking Indefinite Items include: 1) Welding Repairs, 2) Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Intermediate Shaft, 3) Renew: Fin Stabilizer Seals and Bearings, Fin Shaft Sleeve, Water-Lubricated Shaft Bearings, 4) Ultrasonic Testing. Vessel's homeport is Boston, MA. Vessel availability schedule is 02 June 1997 for 42 days. The place of performance is restricted to a 75 mile radius of the vessel's homepier. There will be a nonrefundable charge of $100.00 in the form of a certified check or money order payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. All other referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. Funds are not presently available for this procurement. The government's obligation under this solicitation is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contractual purposes can be made. The proposed contract listed here is part of the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 26 Feb 1997. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. This notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT) Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) has a program to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum lineof credit is $500,000.00. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STPL, call the OSDBU at (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the Contracting Official listed above. (0036)

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