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

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR USCGC FORWARD (WMEC-911) SOL DTCG80-97-B-3FA813 DUE 043097 POC Contact Ms. Melissa Prestipino, Contracting Specialist, (757) 628-4643 or Mr. Douglas Landau, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4638 Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform dockside repairs including but not limited to the following minimum items: (1) Renew Watertight Doors and Hatch, (2) Renew Scuttles, (3) Replace Electrical Swage Tubes, (4) Renew Insulation, (5) Clean Shipboard Galley, Scullery, and Laundry Ventilation Systems, (6) Renew Aft Steering Ducting and Overhaul Vent Motors, (7) Clean Recirculating, Supply, and Exhaust Ventilation Systems, (8) Renew Port Engine Room Ventilation Ductwork & Preserve 01-Level Fan Space, (9) Renew Stbd Engine Room Ventilation Ductwork & Preserve 01-Level Fan Space, (10) Overhaul Ventilation Fans and Motor, (11) Overhaul, Renew, and Test Valves, (12) Overhaul and Test Fuel Oil Valve Manifolds, (13) Install Magazine Sprinkler Valves, (14) Renew Ballast Tank Cross Connect Piping, (15) Replace Potable Water Tank Level Indicators, (16) Inspect and Test Air Receivers and Relief Valves, (17) Inspect & Overhaul Steering Systems, (18) Inspect and Repair Fin Stabilizer Systems, (19) Overhaul Anchor Windlass Assemblies, Anchors, Anchor Chains, Warping Capstan Assembly, Hanger Drive Mechanisms, and Hanger Door, (20) Preserve Chain Lockers, Engine Bilge, Flight Deck, (21) Blast and Prime 02 Deck, (22) Renew Deck Coverings, (23) Provide Temporary Logistics, etc. Indefinite items include but are not limited to the following: (1) Ultrasonic Testing, (2) Additional Temporary Logistics (7-Day Period), etc. Vessel's homeport is Portsmouth, VA. Work is to be performed at Vessel's homepier. Vessel's availability schedule is 7 JUL 97 for 49 days. Vessel is a 270 Foot "B" Class Medium Endurance Cutter. All referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. A charge of $100.00 is required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard for requested drawings. All businesses, large and small, are encouraged to submit bids for the subject requirements. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 31MAR 97. 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 line of credit in $500,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call (800) 532-1169. For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above." (0072)

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