Commander (vpl), USCG, Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA 23510-9102

J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR OF THE CGC TAHOMA (WMEC-908) SOL DTCG80-98-B-3FA709 DUE 120297 POC Contact Mr. Jerry Hendricks, Contract Specialist 757-628-4647 Provide all labor, material and equipment to perform Dockside repairs including, but not limited to the following Minimum items: 1) Overhaul Evaporator and Associated Heat Exchangers, 2) Clean Shipboard Galley, Scullery, and Laundry Ventilation Systems, 3) Overhaul Fans and Preserve 01-Level Fan Spaces, 4) Renew Ventilation Ductwork, 5) Overhaul Ventilation Fans and Motors, 6) Clean Recirculation Ventilation Systems, 7) Renew Chilled Water Pumps and Overhaul Valves, 8) Overhaul and Test Fuel Manifolds, 9) Install Magazine Sprinkler Valves, 10) Overhaul and Weight Test Motor Surf Boat Davit Assembly, 11) Renew Joiner Bulkhead Coaming, 12) Remove Accommodation Ladder, 13) Preserve Grey Water Collection Tank, 14) Renew Deck Coverings, 15) Provide Temporary Logistics. Indefinite Item is: 1) Provide Additional Temporary Logistics, Vessel's homeport is New Bedford, MA. Vessel length is 270' overall. Vessel availability schedule will be 03 February 1998, for 42 days. The place of performance for this vessel will be at its homepier in New Bedford, MA. There will be a non-refundable charge required in the form of a certified check or money order made payable to the U.S. Coast Guard in the amount of $100.00 for requested U.S. Coast Guard specification reference drawings. All other referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 600, Norfolk, VA. Plans and specifications will be issued on or after 29 October 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 has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates u to $5000,000 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) 32-1169. See Note 26. DRAFTED BY__ __ __ __ __ __ ___ RELEASED by:__ __ __ __ ____ LOUIS ROMANO Contract Specialist Contracting Officer (0282)

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