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19 -- DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF 225 FOOT B CLASS SEAGOING BUOY TENDERS SOL DTCG23-98-R-AWL501 POC C. E. McGill, (202) 267-2480, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: Click here to request the RFP, CMcGill@comdt.uscg.mil. The Coast Guard intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about 28 November 1997 for the design and construction of two 225 foot B Class Seagoing Buoy Tenders (WLBs) with options for up to nine additional WLBs. The contract type is Firm Fixed Price with an Economic Price Adjustment. Elements of the requirement are cost reimbursement and there are three performance incentives. The RFP will be distributed on CD-ROM. The software used is Microsoft Word 7.0, Microsoft Excel 7.0 and AutoCad, Release 13 for drawings. Companies may request the RFP from the Contracting Officer by Email (CMcGill@comdt.uscg.mil), by letter to the address above, or by fax (202-267-4019). Email is preferred. Requests by phone will not be accepted. Upon request, ship construction companies which express an interest in becoming the prime contractor (potential offerors) will be provided paper copies of the contract drawings and guidance drawings in addition to the CD-ROM. In conjunction with the RFP, the Coast Guard will host a visit to an operational A Class cutter for interested potential offerors. Details of the site visit will be provided in the RFP cover letter. The Past Performance portion of the proposal is due 90 days after release of the solicitation and the remainder of the proposal (Technical/Management, Price, and Administrative Documentation) is due 120 days after release of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Coast Guard. See numbered Notes 12 and 26. (0317)

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