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19 -- OVERHAUL OF THE SEA-GOING HOPPER DREDGE MCFARLAND SOL DACW61-97-B-0031 DUE 072297 POC Contract Mr. E. Savoy (215) 656-6913 (FAX) (215) 656-6780, Contract Specialist The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District, intends to award a firm fixed price Job Order for the Overhaul of the Sea Going Dredge MCFARLAND. The vessel is to be drydocked and repaired and is an all steel Seagoing Hopper Dredge. The vessel is 300 feet in length, with a beam of 72 feet, and a depth of 33 feet. The loaded draft of the vessel is 23 feet, 0.875 inches forward and aft, and a light draft of 15 feet, 3 inches forward, 16 feet, 6 inches aft. Gross tonnage is 6,036 tons loaded and 5,644 tons light. The vessel will be delivered in open water near the contractor's facilities by the Government. The work to be performed consists of drydocking, blasting and painting of the hull, gas-freeing and tank-cleaning, repairs to machinery and electrical systems, replacement of cutlass bearings, overhaul of diesel propulsion and dredge engines, repairs to the controllable pitch propulsion system, repairs to the hopper door operating mechanisms, steel replacement and other repairs. Upon completionof the work, the vessel will conduct dock and sea trails prior to delivery back to the Government. The Government intends to perform all inspections required for the endorsement of the vessel's American Bureau of Shipping International Load Line Certificate. An United States Coast Guard Mid-Period Re-Inspection will also be conducted during the performance period of this overhaul. Prospective contractors must have, or be capable of, entering into a Master Ship Agreement and have the required dry-docking capabilities for the vessel. The vessel will be scheduled for operations along the East Coast of the United States. The area of consideration will include facilities along the Eastern Coast of the United States. If the location of the repair facility is outside the operating range of the vessel, those facilities outside of the range will have their bid surcharged per nautical mile based on the operating rates of the vessel. The total performance period for this procurement will be Seventy-Five (75) calendar days. Solicitation No. DACW61 -- 97-B-0031 will be issued on or about 5 May 1997 with a closing date on or about 22 July 1997. Prospective contractors interested in receiving a solicitation are required to submit a written or faxed request (FAX (215) 656-6780). Prospective contractors are also required to send information on their drydock/graving dock capability and certification with their request for a copy of the solicitation. The submittal of the dock certification may be a factor in any award made. This office will not accept telephone calls. The Size Industrial Classification (SIC) code is 3731. This is an unrestricted procurement. (0100)

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