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

J -- DRYDOCK AND REPAIR USCGC SANGAMON (WLR-65506) SOL DTCG80-98-B-3FC828 DUE 051898 POC Contact Ms. Wendy Culbreth, Contract Specialist, (757) 628-4657 or Mr. Douglas Landau, Contracting Officer (757) 628-4638 Provide all labor, material and equipment necessary to drydock and repair including but not limited to the following minimum items: (1) Renew Tender Spud Well Liners and Preserve Spud, (2) Renew Barge Spud Well Liners and Preserve Spud, (3) Remove, Inspect and Reinstall Tail Shafts, (4) Renew Water-Lubricated Shaft Bearings, (5) Remove and Reinstall Propellers, (6) Remove, Inspect, and Reinstall Steering Rudder Assemblies, (7) Clean and Test Grid Coolers, (8) Install Potable Water Shore Tie Connection, (9) Overhaul and Test Valves, (10) Overhaul Engine Room Ventilation Fan Motor, (11) Tank Cleaning, Inspection, Fuel Removal and Disposal, (12) Inspect, Overhaul, and Test Barge Boat Davit, (13) Overhaul Barge Spud Winch, Capstan, and Headwire Winch, (14) Inspect, Overhaul and Test Allied Crane, (15) Clean and Inspect Sewage Tank, (16) Inspect Various Deck Fittings, (17) Preserve Tender and Barge Sea Chest, Sea Chest Strainer Plates; and Barge Grid Cooler Hull Recesses, and inside of the Stern tubes, (18)Preserve Barge Buoy Deck, (19) Preserve Underwater Body (Tender and Barge), (20) Preserve Freeboard (Tender and Barge), (21) Renew Deck Covering, (22) Renew Galley Scuttle Ring, (23) Provide Temporary Logistics, (24) Routine Drydocking, etc. Indefinite items include but are not limited to the following: (1) Welding Repairs, (2) Renew Starboard Shaft Coupling, (3) Shaft Repairs -- Tail Shafts, (4) Inspection of Government-Furnished Shaft, (5) Fabricate Tail Shaft, (6) Renew Shaft Sleeves, Port/Starboard Shaft, (7) Renew Shaft Strut Barrel, (8) Perform Propeller Minor Repair and Reconditioning, (9) Renew Rudder Lower Bearing Trunk, (12) Renew Rudder Upper Bearing Housing and Upper Bearing Housing Support, (13) Renew Rewinding and High Potential Test, (14) Remove and Dispose of Additional Diesel Fuel, (15) Blast Clean Diesel Fuel Tanks, (16) Minor Coating Repairs of Sewage Tank, (17) Ultrasonic Testing, (20) Additional Temporary Logistics, etc. Vessel's homeport is East Peoria, IL. Place of performance is restricted to the Western Rivers of the United States. The "Western Rivers" means the navigable portions of the Mississippi River and its tributaries above mile 0 of the Lower Mississippi River. Navigable tributaries of the Mississippi River include only the waterways within the areas of jurisdiction of Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Facilities as described in Light List Volume V (COMDTINST M16502.5), and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway to the mouth of the Mobile River. This includes protected portions of the Intra Coastal Waterway connected to the "Western Rivers," but specifically excludes unprotected or open waters such as Mobile Bay, Lake Borne, or the Gulf of Mexico. Vessel's availability schedule is 3 AUG 1998 for 40 calendar days. Vessel is a 65 Foot "B" Class River Buoy Tender and 100 Foot Barge. All referenced documents are available for viewing at 300 East Main Street, Suite 500, 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 15 APR 98. All responsible sources may submit a bid which shall be considered by the United States Coast Guard. "ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500.000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http//osdbuweb.dot." For information concerning the acquisition, contact the contracting official listed above. See Note(s): 26. (0086)

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