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J -- DOCKSIDE REPAIR, NOAA SHIP RAINIER SOL 51ABNA800023 DUE 122997 POC To request a copy of the solicitation, contact Crystina Elkins at "voice" (206)526-4499 or "fax" (206)526-6025, or for further information, contact Jan Sullivan at (206)526-6032. Dockside repairs to oceanographic survey vessel, welded/ice strengthened steel hull, 231 feet (70.4M) in length, 42 feet (12.8M) beam, 1800 ton displacement. Work to include, but not limited to, the following: overhaul davit winches; replacement of mess deck tiles; cleaning of ventilation system; overload test davits, cranes, and kingpost crane; provide all labor and material to fabricate and install four (4) stainless-steel shower stalls; and correct leaks in the heat exchanger tube nest in the steam generator. Projected period of performance is from 1/5/98 through 2/25/98. This is a 100 percent small-business set-aside. Bonds required. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by this agency. (0309)

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